Ohio Bobcats defeat Akron Zips 28-20: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · NCAAF · Ohio Bobcats 28, Akron Zips 20
The Ohio Bobcats beat the Akron Zips 28-20 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at InfoCision Stadium. The Akron Zips covered the spread as 12.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 52, with 48 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Akron Zips final score and game recap
The Ohio Bobcats led 7-3 after the first quarter and 7-6 at halftime. They outscored the Akron Zips 21-14 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Duncan Brune (Ohio Bobcats): 10 carries for 111 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Dom Dorwart (Ohio Bobcats): 4 catches for 108 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Jordan Gant (Akron Zips): 16 carries for 112 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Cibastian Broughton (Akron Zips): 22/34 passing for 232 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in Ohio Bobcats vs. Akron Zips?
The Akron Zips covered the spread as 12.5-point underdogs, losing by 8 points.
The spread opened and closed at Ohio Bobcats -12.5.
Did Ohio Bobcats vs. Akron Zips go over or under the total?
The game went under: 48 points combined against a closing total of 52, under by 4. 13 of the 48 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 49 and closed at 52.
How did AiQ's Ohio Bobcats vs. Akron Zips predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Ohio Bobcats to win at -550, a win (+$18.18 on a $100 bet).
Ohio Bobcats vs. Akron Zips game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half spread: Akron Zips +7 covered, paying -108.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the under, paying -135, with 10 points scored.
- First-half total 26.5: the under, paying -102, with 13 points scored.
- Ohio Bobcats team total 32.5: the under, paying -113, with 28 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Ohio Bobcats won the first quarter, paying -315.
- Akron Zips team total 19.5: the over, paying -125, with 20 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Ohio Bobcats won the first half, paying -375.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Akron Zips odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Ohio Bobcats at -500 and the Akron Zips at +375. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Ohio Bobcats a 80% favorite. The Ohio Bobcats won as the favorite at -500: $20 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Ohio Bobcats, the best price before the game was -520 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−0.9% value).
The total moved up from 49 to 52, and the game went under.
Ohio Bobcats and Akron Zips betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Ohio Bobcats 7-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times, with 1 push. That made it six straight wins for the Ohio Bobcats.
This result left the Akron Zips 1-8 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 0-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times. That made it seven straight losses for the Akron Zips.
What's next for Ohio Bobcats and Akron Zips?
Next for the Ohio Bobcats: at the Miami (OH) RedHawks on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Next for the Akron Zips: the Western Michigan Broncos at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.