The Toledo Rockets (2-1) and the Western Michigan Broncos (1-2) will meet in a matchup of MAC teams on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Glass Bowl. The Broncos will need to play a near perfect game to pull off an upset, oddsmakers have them as 21.5-point underdogs. The over/under in this outing is 54 points.
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Toledo vs. Western Michigan Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | -21.5 | -110 | -110 | 54 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan (+21.5) | Under (54) | Toledo 30 Western Michigan 20 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Toledo | Western Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 40.0 (28) | 17.3 (118) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 16.7 (36) | 35.3 (116) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 4 (63) | 3 (34) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 4 (62) | 2 (105) |
Toledo vs. Western Michigan Betting Insights
Toledo Stats and Trends
- Toledo has a record of 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- The Rockets have been favored by 21.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- So far this season, two Toledo games have hit the over.
- In two games this season, the Rockets and their opponents have combined to score more than 54 points.
- Toledo has an average point total of 55.0 in their games this year, 1.0 more point than this matchup’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
In the last three matchups between these two teams, Western Michigan has the edge with a 2-1 record over Toledo. The Broncos have a 2-1 record against the spread in those games against the Rockets, with the two squads going over the point total on one occasion. Toledo outscored Western Michigan 86-76 in those three head-to-head matchups.
Western Michigan Stats and Trends
- Western Michigan has won one game against the spread this year.
- The Broncos have not covered the spread this year (0-2 ATS) when playing as at least 21.5-point underdogs.
- Western Michigan games have hit the over once this season.
- The Broncos have played only one game this season that ended with a combined score over 54 points.
- WMU has a 52.3-point average over/under in their contests this season, 1.7 fewer points than this game’s total.
Toledo Players to Watch
- DeQuan Finn has thrown for 554 yards while completing 64.5% of his passes (49-of-76), with six touchdowns and two interceptions this year (184.7 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 36 times for 144 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 48.0 yards per game.
- Peny Boone has racked up a team-best 191 rushing yards (63.7 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Jerjuan Newton has reeled in 12 passes for a team-high 137 yards with three touchdowns. He averages 45.7 yards per game.
- Junior Vandeross III has also chipped in with 10 receptions for 119 yards.
- This season CC Ezirim is averaging 79.0 yards per game, with three catches for 79 yards.
Western Michigan Players to Watch
- Jack Salopek leads the team with 278 passing yards (92.7 yards per game) and has a 70% completion percentage this year (35-of-50) while throwing one touchdown with two interceptions. He also has 41 rushing yards on 15 carries, averaging 13.7 yards per game.
- Jalen Buckley has churned out a team-high 311 rushing yards (103.7 yards per game) and scored two touchdowns.
- Zahir Abdus-Salaam has run for 115 yards on 35 carries (38.3 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- Kenneth Womack has 10 catches, leading his team with 132 yards (44.0 ypg) this season.
- Anthony Sambucci has also chipped in with three receptions for 79 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Austin Hence is averaging 22.7 yards per game, with 10 catches for 68 yards and one touchdown.
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