Miami RedHawks vs Toledo Rockets Prediction, 12/2/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami RedHawks vs Toledo Rockets

Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023

Location: Ford Field in Detroit, MI

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Rockets (-7)

Total/Over-Under: 46

The Toledo Rockets (11-1) welcome the Miami RedHawks (10-2) at Ford Field on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in the MAC Championship. Miami opens as 7-point dogs from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 46.

The Miami RedHawks head into this game 10-2 for this year. In their last contest, the RedHawks took on the Ball State Cardinals and walked away with a win by a score of 17-15. Aveon Smith connected on 14/24 with 170 yards passing and 1 TD. He had a QB rate of 114.9 and ended the game with 2 picks. Rashad Amos was the best rusher for the RedHawks with 13 attempts for 37 yds (2.8 yds per carry). On the day, they tallied 48 plays which gave them a total of 216 yards. The Miami Redhawks ended up running the ball 24 times and tallied 46 yds, which earned them an average of 1.9 yards per tote. Against the run, the RedHawks gave up 274 yards on 53 tries, which averages out to 5.2 yds per rush surrendered. Miami relinquished 14 pass completions on 19 attempts for 91 yds, and a completion rate of 73.7%.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Miami RedHawks hold an average of 27.3 points per game. As a unit they're averaging 152.8 yards in the run game which is 72nd in Division 1. The RedHawks have earned 3,996 total yards over the course of this year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Miami has earned 16 touchdowns via the pass and 20 rushing touchdowns. Miami has compiled 190 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 56 infractions for 454 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 14 times.

The RedHawks are ranked 8th in college football regarding team defense, conceding 16.3 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.6 yards per tote and 131.4 rushing yards per game this season. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 1,577 rushing yards through 12 games. In terms of yards through the air, the RedHawks are allowing 2,291 yds which has them sitting in 24th in Division 1. They have conceded 190.9 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 59.9%. Overall, they are granting 322.3 yards/outing which puts them 24th in college football. They have conceded 11 touchdowns via the pass as well as 10 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Rockets step onto the field holding a record of 11-1 this season. In their last game, the Rockets went home victorious with a score of 32-17 against the Central Michigan Chippewas. DeQuan Finn (2 TDs) finished the game with 279 yards on 20/30 through the air while his quarterback rating was 160.1. He tossed 1 pick and his average yards per pass attempt was 9.3. Peny Boone carried the football 15 times for 131 yards, ending the contest with 8.7 yards per attempt for Toledo. Toledo ran the ball for 6.1 yds per carry, totaling 261 yards on 43 attempts. The Rockets finished the game with a total of 358 yards on 60 plays (6.0 yds per play). The Rockets passing defense gave up a completion rate of 59.3%, surrendering 231 yards on 16 out of 27 passing. Toledo relinquished 37 attempts on the ground for 104 yards (2.8 yards per rush).

The Toledo Rockets maintain an average of 430.9 yards per contest, which ranks them 32nd in the nation. The Toledo offense has totaled 719 yards of penalties on 79 violations, which has them ranked 36th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They hold an average of 211.6 run yards per game and have rushed for 2,539 yards for the year. They have given away 8 picks while surrendering 10 fumbles and they have been able to tally 256 first downs. Concerning this team's ability to score points, the Rockets currently rank 20th in college football averaging 35.3 points per contest. During the season to this point, the Rockets currently sit at 2,632 passing yards together with an average of 219.3 throwing yards per game, putting them at 74th in the nation.

Toledo has yielded a total of 1,716 rushing yards (143.0 yards per contest) as well as 16 touchdowns rushing so far this year. They have allowed the opposition 12 touchdowns via the pass and 189.1 yards/contest, which puts them in 23rd in Division 1. They have totaled 7 fumbles recovered and 11 picks this season. The Rockets defense has been on the field for 809 plays, which is 78th in the country. The Rockets are relinquishing 20.4 points per game, ranking them 28th in the nation. This season, they have conceded 245 total points.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Rockets -7 and under 46 total points

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