Toledo (8-6) vs Central Michigan (6-8)
Game Info: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Savage Arena)
Betting Odds: Toledo -3.5 -- Over/Under: 152 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CBSSN
In this article, we will formulate a Central Michigan vs Toledo prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 10th at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas are 6-8 (0-2) this year after they lost to Akron by a score of 87-71 in their last game. Central Michigan trailed 41-38 at halftime and they allowed 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Chippewas shot 43.3% from the field, 38.1% on three-pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Kyler Vanderjagt led Central Michigan with 20 points and three rebounds, while Jakobi Heady added 14 points and five rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Chippewas lost to Ohio by a score of 57-55 but did beat a non-D-1 team by a score of 85-39 before that. Central Michigan has lost five of their last six games, but they did start the season by winning five of their first eight games. Central Michigan has scored 73.2 points per game and they have allowed 70.9 points per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game this season. Jakobi Heady is averaging 13.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Ugnius Jarusevicius is averaging 12.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 0.4 blocks per game. Central Michigan is shooting 45% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 31.4% on three-pointers this year. Central Michigan will take on Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois, Ball State, Western Michigan, and Buffalo after this game.
Toledo Rockets Betting Preview
The Toledo Rockets are 8-6 (2-0) this year after they defeated Eastern Michigan by a score of 90-87 in their last game. Toledo led 46-33 at the half, but they did allow 54 points in the second half in the win. The Rockets shot 51.7% from the field, 44.4% on three-pointers, and 75.9% on free throws in the game. Sam Lewis led Toledo with 20 points and six rebounds, while Sonny Wilson added 19 points and four assists in the win.
Prior to that game, the Rockets defeated Western Michigan by a score of 76-70 but did lose to Purdue by a score of 83-64 before that. Toledo has lost three of their last five games, but they did start the season by winning five of their first six. Toledo has scored 77.9 points per game and they have allowed 77.9 points per game, while also averaging 34.6 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Sonny Wilson is averaging 15.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Sam Lewis is averaging 14.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this year. Toledo is shooting 46.1% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 33% on three-pointers this season.
Why Toledo will beat Central Michigan
- Toledo has won 17 of its last 18 games against Conference opponents at Savage Arena.
- Central Michigan has lost six of its last seven night games at Savage Arena.
- Central Michigan has lost the first half in six of its last seven games at Savage Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Central Michigan vs Toledo Prediction
Toledo comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and they will be at home for this game. The Rockets did win a shootout against Eastern Michigan in their last game and they are allowing 77.9 points against per game this year. Central Michigan has lost five games in a row against D-1 opponents and while they do have better defensive numbers on the season, they have allowed 83 points or more in three of their last five games. The Chippewas are struggling right now and I just don’t see how they go on the road and keep this one close. Take Toledo to pull away in the second half for the cover.
David’s Pick Toledo -3.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
