Central Michigan Chippewas vs Toledo Rockets Prediction, 11/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Toledo Rockets

Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Location: Glass Bowl in Toledo, OH

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Rockets (-14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-6) are hitting the road to Glass Bowl on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the Toledo Rockets (6-3). Central Michigan is 14.5-point dogs. The total is 51.

The Central Michigan Chippewas head into this matchup 3-6 for this year. In their last game, the Chippewas played against the Bowling Green Falcons and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 23-13. Against the run, the Chippewas gave up 181 yds on 35 attempts, which is an average of 5.2 yards per run allowed. Central Michigan conceded 19 pass completions on 30 tries for a total of 207 yards, and a completion rate of 63.3%. In all, they had 52 plays which converted into 224 yds. The Central Michigan Chippewas rushed the ball a total of 38 times and accumulated 161 yds, which earned them an average of 4.2 yards per carry.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 25.4 points per outing. As a team they hold an average of 180.9 yards in the run game which ranks them 43rd in the country. The Chippewas have earned 3,207 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Central Michigan has earned 9 touchdowns via the pass and 15 rushing touchdowns. Central Michigan has accounted for 169 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 65 infractions for 572 yards. They have surrendered the football 14 different times.

The Chippewas are ranked 105th in college football when it comes to team defense, allowing 31.2 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.9 yards per running attempt and 185.0 rushing yards per game so far this year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,665 rushing yards through 9 outings. Concerning passing yardage, the Chippewas have conceded 1,883 yards which puts them in 47th in Division 1. They have yielded 209.2 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 60.1%. During this campaign, they are giving up 394.2 yards per contest ranking them 97th in college football. They have relinquished 16 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 14 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Rockets come into this matchup with a record of 6-3 for this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Rockets walked away with a victory by a final of 29-28 when they played the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Toledo rushed the ball for 5.2 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 167 yds on 32 carries. The Rockets ended up finishing with 418 yds while they ran 66 plays (6.3 yds per play). The Rockets passing defense conceded a completion rate of 52.2%, relinquishing 265 yards on 24 for 46 through the air. Toledo surrendered 42 run attempts for 168 yds (4.0 yards per carry).

In terms of this team's ability to score points, the Rockets sit 59th in the nation holding an average of 29.1 points per outing. The Toledo Rockets hold an average of 380.2 yards per outing, which ranks them 78th in the country. The Toledo offense has compiled 439 yards of penalties on 53 violations, ranking them 81st in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 7 picks while conceding 6 fumbles and they have obtained 182 1st downs. For the year thus far, the Rockets have compiled 2,352 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 261.3 passing yards per contest, ranking them 34th in college football. They are averaging 118.9 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,070 yards for the year.

The Rockets are allowing 22.3 points per contest, which has them 48th in Division 1. Toledo has given up a total of 1,227 yards rushing (136.3 yards per outing) and 9 touchdowns by way of the ground game this season. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 201 pts. They have yielded 12 touchdowns via the pass and 229.6 yards per game, which has them in 80th in Division 1. The Rockets defense has taken part in 659 plays, which is 112th in the country. They have earned 4 fumbles and 7 interceptions this season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Chippewas +14.5

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