Central Michigan Chippewas vs Toledo Rockets Prediction, 10/1/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Toledo Rockets

Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022

Location: Glass Bowl in Toledo, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Rockets (-7)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

The Toledo Rockets (2-2) are welcoming the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-3) at Glass Bowl on Saturday. Toledo opens this game as 7-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 56.5.

The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this game with a record of 1-3 for this season. In their last matchup, the Chippewas played the Penn State Nittany Lions and took a loss by a final of 33-14. Lew Nichols was the leader on the ground for the Chippewas with 13 totes for 67 yards (5.2 yds per carry). Daniel Richardson finished 26/45 with 235 yards passing and 2 TDs. He had a QB rate of 107.4 and walked away from the contest with 2 interceptions. On the ground, the Chippewas conceded 166 yds on 32 attempts, which is an average of 5.2 yards per run surrendered. Central Michigan relinquished 24 pass completions on 39 attempts for a total of 237 yards, and a completion rate of 61.5%. At the end of the game, they ran 75 plays which gave them a total of 363 yards. The Central Michigan Chippewas ended up running the ball 23 different times and totaled 88 yds, which earned them an average of 3.8 yds per attempt.

Regarding scoring, the Central Michigan Chippewas have an average of 30.8 points per game. As a team they're maintaining an average of 144.5 yards rushing which is 84th in the nation. The Chippewas have attained 1,786 total yards this year. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Central Michigan has earned 9 passing touchdowns and 8 touchdowns via the ground. Central Michigan has recorded 103 1st downs, and they have committed 26 penalties for 268 yards. They have surrendered the ball 8 times.

In terms of yards via the pass, the Chippewas have conceded 1,133 yards which ranks them 113th in Division 1. They are allowing 283.3 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 60.3%. In total, they are giving up 402.0 yards/outing putting them at 94th in D-1. They have given up 10 touchdowns via the pass as well as 8 touchdowns running the ball. They are giving up an average of 3.4 yards per attempt on the ground and 118.8 rushing yards per game on the campaign. During this campaign, they have given up 475 yards via the running game in 4 games. The Chippewas are ranked 103rd in the nation when it comes to team defense, giving up 32.3 points per contest.

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The Rockets come into this matchup with a record of 2-2 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Rockets went home defeated by a final of 17-14 when they played the San Diego State Aztecs. DeQuan Finn (1 touchdown) ended the contest with 240 yds on 21/34 through the air while his QB rating was 113.1. He had 3 interceptions and his Y/A was 7.1. Jacquez Stuart carried the rock 14 times for 54 yards, ending the contest with 3.9 yards per carry for Toledo. The Rockets finished the contest with 376 yards on 74 plays (5.1 yards per play). Toledo ran the football for 3.6 yds per attempt, finishing with 122 yds on 34 carries. Toledo gave up 33 run attempts for 216 yards (6.5 yards per rush). The Rockets secondary allowed a completion percentage of 54.2%, surrendering 65 yards on 13 for 24 through the air.

When discussing the points being put on the board, the Rockets sit 64th in college football holding an average of 31.8 points per outing. During the season so far, the Rockets currently have a total of 825 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 206.3 throwing yards per contest, which is ranked 99th in D-1. The Toledo Rockets are averaging 382.8 yards per game, which has them sitting 85th in D-1. The Toledo offense has 188 yds of penalties on 23 violations, which ranks 84th in college football in terms of making mistakes.

The Rockets are giving up 26.0 points per game, which has them ranked 76th in D-1. Toledo has allowed a total of 747 yards rushing (186.8 yards per outing) and 8 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. This season, they have allowed 104 pts. They have given up 6 touchdowns through the air in addition to 165.8 yards per game, which puts them in 17th in the country. The Rockets defense has been on the field for 266 plays, which is good for 63rd in college football.

Who will win tonight's Chippewas/Rockets college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Chippewas +7

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