Toledo Rockets vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toledo Rockets vs Eastern Michigan Eagles

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, MI

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (+7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-3) host the Toledo Rockets (5-3) at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Toledo is 7.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 53.

The Toledo Rockets head into this game 5-3 this year. In their last matchup, the Rockets took the field against the Bowling Green Falcons and went home with a loss by a final score of 41-26. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 73 plays for 422 yds. The Toledo Rockets ended up rushing 28 times and had 102 yards, which came out to an average of 3.6 yds per attempt. On the ground, the Rockets conceded 215 yds on 37 attempts, which calculates to 5.8 yards per rush surrendered. Toledo conceded 18 completions on 28 attempts for a total of 187 yards, and a completion percentage of 64.3%.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Toledo Rockets are averaging 29.1 PPG. Offensively they average 112.9 yards via the ground game ranking them 114th in the country. The Rockets have racked up 3,004 total yards for this campaign. With reference to getting in the endzone, Toledo has compiled 19 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns via the ground. Toledo has recorded 166 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 45 penalties for 368 yards. They have surrendered the football 11 different times.

The Rockets rank 40th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 21.6 points per game. They are allowing an average of 3.6 yards per rush and 132.4 rushing yards per game so far this season. For the year, they have allowed 1,059 rushing yards through 8 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Rockets have allowed 1,801 yards which has them ranked 83rd in Division 1. They have conceded 225.1 yards per contest via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 59.0%. Overall, they have yielded 357.5 yards per contest which has them sitting 61st in college football. They have conceded 10 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 8 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Eagles step onto the field holding a record of 5-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Eagles took a loss by a score of 25-21 against the Akron Zips. The Eagles finished the contest with a total of 475 yds while running 82 plays (5.8 yards per play). Eastern Michigan ran for 3.6 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 121 yds on 34 attempts. Eastern Michigan gave up 34 rush attempts for 220 yards (6.5 yds per rush). The Eagles pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 56.0%, relinquishing 157 yards on 14 for 25 passing.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Eagles are ranked 56th in college football holding an average of 29.4 PPG. The Eastern Michigan Eagles average 387.0 yards per game, ranking them 74th in D-1. The Eastern Michigan offense has compiled 567 yards of penalties on 57 infractions, which is 25th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 2 picks while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have earned 184 1st downs. For the year so far, the Eagles have thrown for a total of 1,946 passing yards together with an average of 243.3 throwing yards per outing, which has them sitting 54th in D-1. They average 143.8 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,150 yards for the season.

The Eagles are surrendering 26.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 80th in college football. Eastern Michigan has allowed a total of 1,265 yards rushing (158.1 yards/game) and 10 touchdowns on the ground on the year. This season, they have given up 208 total points. They have surrendered 15 touchdowns through the air and 217.1 yards per outing, which has them in 64th in D-1. The Eagles defense has taken the field for 479 plays, which is good for 28th in college football. Their defense has totaled 9 fumbles and 3 picks this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Eagles +7.5

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