Toledo Rockets vs Buffalo Bulls Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toledo Rockets vs Buffalo Bulls

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: UB Stadium in Buffalo, NY

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The Toledo Rockets (4-1) are on their way to UB Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the Buffalo Bulls (3-2). Buffalo opens this matchup as 9.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 44.

The Toledo Rockets head into this matchup 4-1 this season. The last time they took the field, the Rockets took the field against the Miami RedHawks and notched a win by a score of 30-20. When it came to stopping the run, the Rockets conceded 54 yds on 23 attempts, which is an average of 2.3 yds per rush allowed. Toledo relinquished 23 completions on 46 tries for 296 yards, and a completion rate of 50.0%. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 76 plays which gave them a total of 396 yds. The Toledo Rockets ran the rock 37 times and accounted for 78 yds, earning them an average of 2.1 yards per carry.

The Rockets have tallied 1,879 total yards for this campaign. In terms of scoring, Toledo has earned 14 touchdowns through the air and 8 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 7 times. Toledo has a total of 107 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 34 infractions for 265 yds. As a unit they hold an average of 124.4 yards on the ground ranking them 103rd in college football. Regarding putting points on the board, the Toledo Rockets have an average of 35.8 points per contest.

When talking about passing yards, the Rockets are allowing 1,277 yds which has them sitting in 100th in college football. They are allowing 255.4 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 61.6%. In total, they have relinquished 342.0 yards per outing which puts them 58th in the country. They have yielded 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 3 touchdowns running the ball. They are giving up 2.8 yards per rushing attempt and 86.6 yards on the ground per contest for the season. Overall, they have conceded 433 rushing yards through 5 contests. The Rockets rank 35th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, giving up 19.2 points per game.

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The Bulls head into this matchup 3-2 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Bulls took a defeat with a final score of 47-3 when they faced the Connecticut Huskies. Buffalo conceded 46 running attempts for 257 yds (5.6 yards per carry). The Bulls pass defense allowed a completion rate of 57.6%, relinquishing 280 yds on 19 out of 33 through the air. The Bulls finished the contest with a total of 198 yds while they ran 63 plays (3.1 yds per play). Buffalo rushed for 2.8 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 75 yards on 27 carries.

In terms of their ability to score points, the Bulls are sitting 122nd in the country with 18.0 PPG. The Buffalo Bulls average 253.6 yards per contest, ranking them 129th in D-1. The Buffalo offense has accrued 271 penalty yds on 26 violations, which is 104th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 2 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have recorded 68 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Bulls have thrown for a total of 665 yards through the air not to mention an average of 133.0 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 128th in the country. They have an average of 120.6 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 603 yards overall.

The Bulls are conceding 24.2 points per game, which has them 73rd in D-1. Buffalo has allowed a total of 792 yards via the ground game (158.4 yards per outing) as well as 9 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. This year, they have surrendered 121 points in total. They have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air and 207.6 yards/game, which puts them in 62nd in the country. The Bulls defense has taken the field for 377 plays, which ranks 106th in the country. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble and 5 picks so far this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bulls +9.5

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