{"id":32385,"date":"2024-11-12T13:41:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T18:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=32385"},"modified":"2024-11-12T13:41:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T18:41:57","slug":"central-michigan-vs-toledo-cfb-predictions-and-picks-november-12-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/college-football\/central-michigan-vs-toledo-cfb-predictions-and-picks-november-12-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Michigan vs Toledo – CFB Predictions and Picks For November 12, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Central Michigan Chippewas will take on the Toledo Rockets in a Tuesday night Mid-American Conference (MAC) matchup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Toledo favored to win, this game offers a betting angle as both teams face unique challenges. Here\u2019s a breakdown of predictions, picks, and key insights into the matchup based on the current season and recent trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time:<\/strong> 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast:<\/strong> ESPNU
Location<\/strong>: Glass Bowl in Toledo, OH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spread<\/strong>: Toledo -15 | Total:<\/strong> 51.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Overview and Season Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Central Michigan Chippewas (3-6)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Offensive Struggles:<\/strong> Central Michigan has shown inconsistency on offense, averaging around 25 points per game. They have had issues moving the ball through the air, with a passing attack that\u2019s below the league average, gaining only 6.8 yards per attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defensive Challenges on the Road:<\/strong> The Chippewas come into this game as significant underdogs, having lost four straight. With a subpar passing attack, they\u2019ll likely struggle against Toledo\u2019s above-average pass defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toledo Rockets (6-3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Defensive Edge and Home Advantage<\/strong>: Toledo\u2019s defense ranks well in the MAC, particularly against the pass, allowing only 6.4 yards per attempt. Playing at home provides a further advantage, especially given that the Rockets have been able to hold recent opponents to under 30 points in every game on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offensive Efficiency<\/strong>: Although Toledo\u2019s season average of 29 points per game is solid, recent games suggest a slight dip in scoring. The Rockets scored 29 or fewer in each of their last four matchups, mostly due to a strong focus on defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Matchup Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scoring Potential and Under Trend<\/strong>: This matchup sees two teams with moderate scoring trends and a Toledo defense that has consistently limited high scores. Despite sharp money initially raising the total to 51.5, betting the under is advisable as neither team has shown high-scoring reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passing Game Limitations for Central Michigan<\/strong>: As a significant underdog with a weak passing game, Central Michigan may find it difficult to close any scoring gap if they fall behind. This favors Toledo\u2019s defensive strategy, which is likely to stymie the Chippewas\u2019 offensive attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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