Toledo Rockets (10-1) vs. Central Michigan Chippewas (5-6)
Toledo Rockets vs. Central Michigan Chippewas 11/24/23 – As Week 13 of NCAAF season commences, Toledo Rockets boasting an impressive 10-1 record are set to meet Central Michigan Chippewas (5-6). This highly anticipated matchup set for Friday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium promises exciting tactical play and raw talent from both sides, providing fans with NCAAF predictions of excitement while watching on ESPU.
Toledo Rockets have proven themselves as formidable opponents this season, led by Peny Boone (running back) and Jerjuan Newton (wide receiver). Boone has proven himself an aggressive force on offense with 1173 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns under his belt while Newton has contributed 556 receiving yards with nine touchdowns to help diversify their offensive arsenal.
Contrarily, Central Michigan Chippewas have seen strong performances from Marion Lukes and Jesse Prewitt III despite struggling to establish consistency. Lukes has amassed 684 rushing yards with five touchdowns for this team while Prewitt III, their top wide receiver has amassed 432 receiving yards while making key plays throughout.
Toledo Rockets vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Game Info
| When: | Friday, November 24, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
| TV: | ESPU |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Dequan Finn QB vs. Jase Bauer QB
Dequan Finn, quarterback for the Toledo Rockets, has had an extraordinary season. Completing 65.9% of his passes for 2287 yards with 20 touchdowns to demonstrate incredible leadership and skill. With his 68-yard longest pass combined with an outstanding passer rating of 157.6, Finn stands out as an exceptional leader and player who can read defenses quickly to make decisive throws under pressure; such skills will prove decisive in this matchup.
Central Michigan quarterback Jase Bauer, while facing a difficult season, has shown resilience. Bauer currently boasts 1699 passing yards and 56.7% completion rate while playing more conservatively; his longest pass of 70 yards and 11 touchdowns show promise but his 119.2 passer rating and susceptibility to sacks (15 total) demonstrate room for growth. How he handles Rockets defensive pressure will be key for Central Michigan’s offensive strategy.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Toledo Rockets -380, Total Odds: 55
The betting odds favor the Toledo Rockets significantly, with a spread of -10 and a moneyline of -380, reflecting their strong season performance. The total set at 55 points, with both over and under at -110, suggests expectations of a relatively high-scoring game.
Toledo Rockets Betting Trends
The Rockets have posted an inconsistent record against the spread (ATS), going 6-12 over their last 18 games; however, their overall performance has been impressive: 10-0 straight up (SU) over this span and 10-3 against Central Michigan for an edge in this matchup; however bettors should bear in mind Toledo’s tendency to underperform against large spreads when being heavily favored.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Trends
Central Michigan’s betting trends paint an unfavorable picture: They have gone just 1-7 against the spread in their last seven games and 2-5 straight up, but are 5-1 at home and in seven out of eight encounters against Toledo (where total has gone under), suggesting lower scoring games in this matchup.
Toledo Rockets vs. Central Michigan Chippewas 11/24/23 Betting Picks
Based on data and trends, Toledo Rockets appear to be the more prudent bet, given their strong performance this season and historical edge over Central Michigan. However, considering Central Michigan’s strong home record and Toledo Rockets’ poor ATS record against them respectively, an closer game than anticipated may be more likely than expected; betting against them may offer additional value with their tendency for low scoring affairs against Toledo.
Exclusive Selections interested in betting the quarterbacks may consider Dequan Finn’s passing yards an attractive over bet given his season stats. Furthermore, as unders have often proven effective at Central Michigan games in this matchup, betting against total points could also be wise decision.
This prediction takes into account Toledo’s offensive prowess and their ability to control the game against Central Michigan’s resilience at home and their tendency for close games; betting trends and statistical analysis predict a victory for Toledo without an overwhelming victory margin.
Free Pick and Prediction: Toledo Rockets 31, Central Michigan Chippewas 20