Betting Preview
- Game Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
- Location: Glass Bowl in Toledo, OH
- TV: ESPN2
- Point Spread: Toledo Rockets -18
- Over-Under: 47.5
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada, LATAM)
The Rockets are favored by 18 points according to the current odds. The over-under has been set at 47.5.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are coming off a loss against the Western Michigan Broncos with a final score of 45-21. Samson Evans led the rushing game for the Eagles with 26 yards on 8 attempts. Quarterback Austin Smith completed 15 out of 25 passes for 231 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, the Eagles allowed 252 rushing yards on 59 attempts, and 169 passing yards on 15 completions. In total, they gained 317 yards on 59 plays. The Eastern Michigan Eagles have a season record of 4-5 and have averaged 18.6 points per game.
This season, the Eagles have accumulated a total of 2,329 yards on offense, with 7 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 13 times and have earned 135 first downs. On defense, they have conceded an average of 22.3 points per game, allowing 199 rushing yards and 182.3 passing yards per contest. They have given up a total of 22 touchdowns.
The Toledo Rockets are coming off a commanding victory against the Buffalo Bulls with a final score of 31-13. Quarterback DeQuan Finn threw for 176 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Running back Peny Boone rushed for 125 yards on 12 carries. In total, the Rockets gained 355 yards on 53 plays. The Toledo Rockets have an impressive season record of 8-1 and have averaged 34.4 points per game.
In terms of offense, the Rockets have accumulated an average of 432 yards per game, with 6 turnovers and 195 first downs. They have thrown for 1,849 yards and have rushed for 2,039 yards. Defensively, they have allowed an average of 19.3 points per game, conceding 152.9 rushing yards and 179.4 passing yards per contest. They have given up a total of 10 rushing touchdowns and 8 passing touchdowns.
In conclusion, the Toledo Rockets are heavily favored in this match-up against the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The Rockets have shown strong offensive and defensive performances throughout the season, while the Eagles have struggled to consistently put up points and stops on defense. Our prediction is that the Toledo Rockets will cover the spread of -18 and the total points scored will be under 47.5.
The Pick: Toledo Rockets -18
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada, LATAM)
