UMass Minutemen vs Toledo Rockets Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UMass Minutemen vs Toledo Rockets

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Glass Bowl in Toledo, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Rockets (-20.0)

Total/Over-Under: 51

Glass Bowl is the site where the Toledo Rockets (1-0) will attempt to defeat the UMass Minutemen (0-1) on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Toledo opens this game as 20.0-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 51.

The UMass Minutemen head into this matchup 0-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Minutemen faced off with the Eastern Michigan Eagles and took a loss by a score of 28-14. On the ground, the Minutemen conceded 134 yards on 35 attempts, which averages out to 3.8 yards per rush surrendered. UMass relinquished 17 pass completions on 28 attempts for 241 yards, and a completion percentage of 60.7%. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 71 plays for 329 yds. The UMass Minutemen ran the ball a total of 41 different times and accumulated 152 yards, which came out to an average of 3.7 yards per tote.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the UMass Minutemen hold an average of 14.0 points per game. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 152.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 74th in D-1. The Minutemen currently have 329 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, UMass has compiled 0 touchdowns through the air and 2 rushing touchdowns. UMass has compiled 24 first downs, and they have been called for 10 penalties for 99 yards. They have yet to turn the ball over.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Minutemen are giving up 241 yards which puts them in 99th in college football. They have allowed 241.0 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 60.7%. Overall, they are conceding 375.0 yards per outing which ranks them 94th in Division 1. They have granted 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 2 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per tote and 134.0 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. In total, they have given up 134 rushing yards through 1 game. The Minutemen rank 100th in the country regarding team defense, conceding 28.0 PPG.

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The Rockets come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Rockets took home the win by a final score of 49-10 when they faced the Duquesne Dukes. Toledo conceded 29 attempts on the ground for 123 yards (4.2 yards per carry). The Rockets pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 58.6%, relinquishing 161 yards on 17 out of 29 through the air. The Rockets finished the game with a total of 446 yds while they ran 69 plays (6.5 yds per play). Toledo ended up running for 4.3 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 167 yards on 39 carries.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Rockets are sitting 27th in Division 1 averaging 49.0 points per contest. The Toledo Rockets have an average of 446.0 yards per outing, which is good for 61st in Division 1. The Toledo offense has totaled 60 penalty yards on 6 infractions, which is 54th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away no picks while losing no fumbles and they have been able to tally 27 first downs. For the year to this point, the Rockets currently have a total of 279 yards via the pass, which is ranked 45th in the country. They average 167.0 yards per game. via the ground game.

Toledo has allowed the opposition a total of 123 yards rushing and no touchdowns rushing for the season. They have yielded 1 touchdown from the passing game and 161.0 yards/contest, which has them in 56th in Division 1. They have 2 fumbles recovered and 1 interception on the campaign. The Rockets defense has participated in 58 plays, which is good for 32nd in college football. The Rockets are surrendering 10.0 points per game, ranking them 46th in the nation. This year, they have surrendered 10 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Minutemen +20.0

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