Toledo vs Central Michigan Prediction 1/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Toledo Rockets and the Central Michigan Chippewas meet Saturday in college basketball action from the McGuirk Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Toledo Rockets vs. Central Michigan Chippewas prediction.

Toledo Rockets Recap

The Toledo Rockets come into this game looking to add on to their 84-79 win over Western Michigan last time out to sit at 7-6 this season. After this game, Toledo will head on the road for a game against Northern Illinois.

Rockets Win Back-To-Back Games

Sonny Wilson leads the Rockets in scoring with 17.2 PPG along with 3.1 RPG and 4.1 APG while Leroy Blyden Jr. has 14.2 PPG with 2.7 RPG and a team-high 4.6 APG and 1.8 SPG to lead Toledo in assists and steals. Sean Craig has 13.1 PPG with a team-high 7.6 RPG to lead the Rockets in rebounding while Austin Parks has 11 PPG with 5.8 RPG and Kyler Vanderjagt has 10.6 PPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Toledo so far this season. As a team, Toledo is averaging 82.9 PPG on 47.9% shooting from the field, 34.1% from three and 78.9% from the foul line this season.

Central Michigan Chippewas Recap

The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this game looking to shake off an 80-64 loss at the hands of Ohio last time out to sit at 4-10 this season. After this game, Central Michigan will head on the road for a game against Akron.

Chippewas Lose 3 In A Row

Nathan Claerbaut leads the Chippewas in scoring and rebounding with 12.8 PPG and 6.8 RPG and Tamario Adley has 10.9 PPG with 4.1 RPG and 3.7 APG to own the team lead in assists as the only other double-digit scorer for Central Michigan so far this season while Phat Phat Brooks has 9.2 PPG with 3.4 APG. Rodney Johnson Jr. has 8.9 PPG with 3.8 RPG and Nick Mullen has 7.9 PPG with 5.1 RPG. As a team, Central Michigan is averaging 71.9 PPG on 45.1% shooting from the field, 27.2% from three and 71.4% from the foul line this season.

Toledo Rockets @ Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Trends: January 3, 2026

Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win

• The home team has won eight of Central Michigan’s last nine games.
• Toledo has lost three of its last four day games.
• Central Michigan has won the first half in each of its last six Saturday games against Conference opponents.

Why the Toledo Rockets will win

• Central Michigan has lost each of its last five day games.
• Toledo has won six of its last seven games against Central Michigan.
• Central Michigan has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 day games against Conference opponents at McGuirk Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Central Michigan’s last 11 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Each of Toledo’s last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 161+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Central Michigan ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (27.2%).
• Central Michigan ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.5%).
• Toledo ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.4).
• Toledo ranks T9th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.0).

Toledo Rockets vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction

I’m on Toledo here. I don’t love it because Toledo hasn’t been anything special, but the Chippewas are not a good basketball team as far as I’m concerned and this team has been getting drilled far more often than not this season. The Rockets are more than capable of holding their own on the road and I think they take care of business here. Give me the Rockets.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Toledo -8.5