Central Michigan Chippewas vs Toledo Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

With a 6-3 record this season, the Toledo Rockets are the heavy favorite as they host the Central Michigan Chippewas at the Glass Bowl in Toledo. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET, and the game can be seen on ESNU. The over/under line is currently 50 points, and Toledo is -14.5 in the point spread. Central Michigan comes into this one with a 3-6 record for the season.

CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS TOLEDO ROCKETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +14.5

This game will be played at Glass Bowl at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:

• We have the Toledo Rockets winning this one by a score of 28 to 27
• Even though we like the Toledo Rockets to win, our ATS pick is to take the Central Michigan Chippewas at +14.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 50 points

Will The Central Michigan Chippewas Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Central Michigan enters Week 12 against Toledo with a 3-6 record, ranked 122nd in our power rankings. Their chance of becoming bowl-eligible is just 1.4%. On the road, they are 0-4, while they’ve split their home games at 2-2.

The Chippewas have been favored in three games this season, going 2-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -5.8 points per game, and they are 3-5 against the spread. As the favorite, they are 0-3 ATS, but they’ve covered in three of five games as the underdog.

Central Michigan’s over/under record is 5-3, with their games averaging 56.7 points. Their average over/under line is 49.9 points, and this week’s line is set at 50 points.

Central Michigan’s offense has been heavily reliant on their rushing attack, averaging 184.7 yards per game on the ground, ranking 47th in the nation. They are 42nd in rushing attempts per game, with Marion Lukes leading the team with 537 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Overall, the Chippewas are scoring 25.4 points per game, placing them 61st nationally, and they are ranked 109th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12.

Quarterback Joe Labas has thrown for 1,114 yards this season, with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. Central Michigan ranks 114th in passing yards per game, and Labas has a passer rating of 76. The team is converting just 34.2% of their third-down attempts. Chris Parker leads the receiving corps with 308 yards and three touchdowns.

Central Michigan’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 31.2 points per game. In their recent game against Bowling Green, they gave up 23 points, including 389 total yards—182 rushing yards and 207 passing yards.

Opponents are averaging 186.2 rushing yards per game against Central Michigan, while quarterbacks have posted a 102.1 passer rating, completing 59.9% of their throws for an average of 209.2 yards per game.

Are The Toledo Rockets Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Toledo enters Week 12 against Central Michigan with a 6-3 record, ranked 87th in our CFB power rankings. They are already bowl-eligible and have an 18.8% chance of winning the Mid-American. The Rockets are 3-2 on the road and 2-1 at home this season.

Toledo has been favored in six of their nine games, going 3-3 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +6.8 points per game, and they are 3-5 against the spread, with a 1-5 ATS record when favored.

The over/under line for this week is set at 50 points. Toledo’s games have averaged 51.4 points, with their over/under record at 6-2. Their average over/under line this season is 50.4 points.

Toledo’s offense is averaging 29.1 points per game, placing them 45th in the nation. They are ranked 92nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 36th in attempts and 35th in completions, with 261.3 yards per game. They are 33rd in passer rating and 42nd in completion percentage, converting 36.5% of their third downs.

Quarterback Tucker Gleason has thrown for 1,896 yards with a passer rating of 96, completing 61.4% of his passes. He has 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Connor Walendzak leads the rushing attack with 363 yards, averaging 3 yards per carry and scoring one touchdown. Jerjuan Newton leads the receiving corps with 783 yards and 10 touchdowns on 49 catches.

Toledo’s defense is ranked 37th nationally, allowing 22.3 points per game. In their latest game, a 29-28 win over Eastern Michigan, they gave up 28 points and 435 total yards, including 265 passing yards.

Opponents have averaged 229.6 passing yards per game against Toledo, completing 59.2% of their throws. On the ground, Toledo has allowed 138.7 rushing yards per game this season.