Robert Morris
Colonials
2-0
Spread
+27.5
NCAAF Predictions
Robert Morris Colonials vs Akron Zips Predictions
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 3:30pm EST at InfoCision Stadium, Akron, OH
@
Akron
Zips
0-1
Spread
-27.5
50%
50%
Spread
Robert Morris Colonials +27.5
Akron Zips -27.5
Moneyline
Robert Morris Colonials +1800
Akron Zips -5000
Total
Over 41.5 (-115)
Under 41.5 (-105)
Who wins this game?
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Robert Morris vs. Akron Prediction: Can the Zips Cover 27.5?
Analysis updated September 11, 2026 at 11:13 PM CDT
The Zips are the likely winner, but their short passing output at Wake Forest leaves questions about backing a big margin.
Akron's passing yardage matters
Akron completed 28 of 33 passes but gained just 156 yards through the air in its 38-16 loss at Wake Forest, according to Robert Morris University Athletics, the visiting school's official athletics outlet. That modest yardage despite so many completions is the key concern with laying 27.5 points at SPF: Akron still needs to show it can turn possession into enough scoring to cover a large spread.
Robert Morris enters 2-0 after beating West Virginia State 29-9. The same preview reports that Carson Haggard threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown as the Colonials gained 427 yards. That performance shows how Robert Morris generated points last week, but it doesn't establish how well the offense will travel against Akron.
Betting decision
Akron is the likely outright winner, consistent with SPF's -5000 moneyline, but that price requires a win probability above 98% to break even. These early results don't establish that level of certainty. Robert Morris at +1800 or +27.5 isn't an automatic value bet simply because Akron is difficult to assess.
The 41.5 total also gets a pass. Results against two different opponents offer too little basis to project this game's scoring. There's no supported wager here.
Pick
Akron Zips
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass