Toledo Rockets vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/2/24
The Toledo Rockets and Eastern Michigan Eagles are set to face off at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti on Saturday, November 2nd, with kick-off scheduled for 12:00 ET. This week 10 matchup will be broadcast on ESNU, and Toledo comes in as the -8.5-point favorite. Both teams are 5-3 on the season, and the current money line odds are +254 for the Eagles and -322 for the Rockets. The over/under line is 53.5 points.
TOLEDO ROCKETS VS EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles +8.5
This game will be played at Rynearson Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 2nd.
WHY BET THE EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES:
- We have the Eastern Michigan Eagles winning this one by a score of 27 to 23
- Not only do we have the Eastern Michigan Eagles winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +8.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 53.5 points
Will The Toledo Rockets Win As Road Favorites?
Toledo enters Week 10 with a 5-3 record, ranked 87th in our power rankings. They have a 99.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and an 11.8% chance of winning the Mid-American Conference. The Rockets are 2-1 at home and 2-2 on the road this season.
Toledo’s ATS record stands at 3-4, and they have a +7.5 average scoring margin. As favorites, they are 1-4 against the spread, but they are 2-0 ATS as underdogs.
The over/under line for this week’s game is 53.5 points. Toledo’s games have averaged 50.8 points, with an average over/under line of 49.8 points. Their over/under record this season is 5-2.
Toledo’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 27th nationally with 262.6 yards per game. They are 30th in passing attempts and 21st in completions. Quarterback Tucker Gleason has thrown for 1,645 yards, and the team ranks 46th in scoring, averaging 29.1 points per game. We have them ranked 88th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10.
Gleason has completed 62.7% of his passes, with 15 touchdowns and six interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 97. Jerjuan Newton leads the receiving corps with 745 yards and 10 touchdowns on 43 receptions. Toledo’s run game has struggled, averaging 114.4 yards per game.
Toledo’s defense struggled in their recent game, allowing 41 points in a 41-26 loss to Bowling Green. They gave up 402 total yards, including 215 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Through the air, Toledo allowed 187 passing yards and two touchdowns.
On the season, Toledo’s defense is ranked 41st nationally, giving up 21.6 points per game. They are allowing 134.8 rushing yards per game (60th) and 225.1 passing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 59.9% of their passes against Toledo.
Are The Eastern Michigan Eagles Going Win In At Upset At Rynearson Stadium
Eastern Michigan enters Week 10 with a 5-3 record, ranked 115th in our power rankings. They have an 88% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.7% chance of winning the Mid-American. At home, they are 1-1, while their road record stands at 2-2.
The Eagles have a +3.4 average scoring margin and are 4-2 against the spread. They’ve covered the spread in three of four road games and are 2-1 ATS as the favorite this season.
The over/under line for this week is 53.5 points. Eastern Michigan’s games have averaged 55.4 points, with an average line of 49.6 points. Their over/under record is 3-3, with an average margin of +8.6 points.
Eastern Michigan’s offense ranks 106th in our power rankings heading into week 10, but they are 45th in scoring, averaging 29.4 points per game. They are 9th in the nation in rushing attempts, with 41.1 per game, and average 146.4 rushing yards per game.
Delbert Mimms III leads the rushing attack with 534 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Quarterback Cole Snyder has thrown for 1,835 yards, and the team ranks 25th in passing attempts. Snyder has nine touchdowns and two interceptions, with a passer rating of 89.
Eastern Michigan’s defense has allowed an average of 26 points per game this season, including 25 points in their recent 25-21 loss to Akron. They gave up 378 total yards, with 220 rushing yards on 31 attempts and 158 passing yards, while also securing one interception.
Opponents have averaged 168.1 rushing yards per game against Eastern Michigan, while quarterbacks have posted a 105.9 passer rating, completing 62.7% of their passes for an average of 217.2 yards per game.