The Toledo Rockets and the Eastern Michigan Eagles meet in week 7 college football action from Rynearson Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Toledo Rockets vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction.
Toledo Rockets Recap
The Toledo Rockets come into this game looking to rebound from a 23-8 loss at the hands of Buffalo last time out to sit at 4-2 this season. After this game, Toledo will head home for a game against Western Michigan.
Rockets Have Four-Game Win Streak Snapped
John Alan Richter has thrown for 1,565 yards, 13 touchdowns and an interception on 63.8% passing while Connor Walendzak leads Toledo in rushing with 386 yards and 7 touchdowns. CJ Miller sits behind Walendzak on the ground with 378 yards and 4 touchdowns. Adjatay Dabbs leads the Rockets in receiving with 402 yards and 27 catches along with 4 touchdowns, while Bryson Hammer trails with 298 yards and 16 catches along with 2 touchdowns. On defense, Armorion Smith has a team-high 51 tackles while Toledo’s defense as a whole has combined for 15 sacks and 3 interceptions.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Recap
The Eastern Michigan Eagles come into this game looking to add on to their 25-23 win over Akron last time out to sit at 4-3 this season. After this game, Eastern Michigan will head on the road for a game against Ohio.
Eagles Win 3 In A Row
Noah Kim has thrown for 1,464 yards, 9 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 61.4% passing while Amareon Blue leads Eastern Michigan in rushing with 315 yards and 3 touchdowns. Braydon Bennett sits behind Blue on the ground with 245 yards and 2 touchdowns. Benson Prosper leads the Eagles in receiving with 301 yards and 28 catches along with a touchdown, while Harold Mack trails with 300 yards and 27 catches along with 3 touchdowns. On defense, Zach Mowchan has a team-high 51 tackles while Eastern Michigan’s defense as a whole has combined for 12 sacks and 4 interceptions.
Toledo Rockets @ Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Trends: Week 7
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- Toledo has lost three of its last four October games as a road favorite.
- Eastern Michigan has won five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Toledo has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine October games as a road favorite.
- Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in four of its last five home games against Toledo.
- The home team has won the first half in each of the last four games between Toledo and Eastern Michigan.
- Eastern Michigan has won the first quarter in four of its last five games as an underdog.
Why the Toledo Rockets will win
- Eastern Michigan has lost each of its last six games as an underdog against teams from Ohio.
- Toledo has won six of its last seven games against conference opponents.
- Eastern Michigan has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as an underdog.
- Toledo has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Eastern Michigan’s last nine games in Michigan have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of Toledo’s last nine games as a favorite in Michigan have gone UNDER the total points line.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Joshua Long leads Eastern Michigan for receptions (31) this season.
Toledo Rockets Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, John Alan Richter ranks T5th in the league for TD:INT ratio (13.00) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eastern Michigan ranks 16th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (2.4).
- Eastern Michigan ranks 122nd among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (115.1).
- Toledo ranks T8th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (11.0).
- Toledo ranks T8th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (20.8).
Toledo Rockets vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction
I’m on Eastern Michigan and the points here. I think that Toledo is a solid team that’s well coached, but that Buffalo loss was a bruiser and while this sets up as a solid motivation spot for Toledo to bounce back, I’m not sure I’m buying it against an Eastern Michigan team that I far prefer backing in the underdog role if we’re being honest. EMU has solid QB play and I look for the Eagles to take care of business here. Give me Eastern Michigan and the points here.