Akron Zips vs Ball State Cardinals 10/18/25 NCAAF Free Pick

As we gear up for an intriguing NCAAF matchup between the Akron Zips and the Ball State Cardinals, both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses. The Akron Zips, currently standing at 2 wins and 5 losses, are coming off a defeat in their last game, while the Ball State Cardinals, with a record of 2 wins and 4 losses, are also looking to turn things around after a recent loss.

Looking at the standings, the Akron Zips are positioned at 9th place, with a power rating of -304.29. Their win percentage stands at 0.286, and they have a points differential of -12.29. On the other hand, the Ball State Cardinals are placed 4th in the standings, with a power rating of -408.33, a win percentage of 0.333, and a points differential of -17.83.

When we delve into the team statistics, we see that the Akron Zips have struggled on the road with an away record of 0-3, while the Ball State Cardinals have been strong at home with a perfect 2-0 record. The Zips have scored 117 points so far this season but have conceded 203 points. In comparison, the Cardinals have scored 82 points and given up 189 points.

Now, let's talk odds. The game odds currently favor the Ball State Cardinals, with the point spread set at -1.0 in their favor. The odds makers have the Cardinals as slight favorites, with a moneyline of -115 for the home team and -105 for the away team. The over/under for the game is set at 44.0 points, with both the over and under bets at -115.

In terms of recent performance, both teams are coming into this game on a losing streak, which adds an element of unpredictability to the matchup. However, the Cardinals have shown more consistency at home, which could give them an edge in this contest.

When it comes to making a pick for this game, the odds slightly favor the Ball State Cardinals, but in college football, anything can happen on any given day. Keep an eye on key players, recent form, and home-field advantage when making your betting decisions.

It's set to be a competitive game between these two teams, so buckle up and get ready for some exciting NCAAF action!

The predicted final score is for the Ball State Cardinals beating the visiting Akron Zips 22-21.

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Akron vs Ball State Betting Odds

Spread, Total, Moneyline. It's important to note that betting odds can change leading up to the game, so be sure to check for updates.

Team	Spread	ML	Total
Akron	-1 -110	-115	o43.5 -110
Ball State	+1 -110	-105	u43.5 -110

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