MT. PLEASANT, MI (The Spread) – MAC opponents square off tonight in Mt. Pleasant when Central Michigan hosts Toledo at 8:00PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Toledo as a 14.5-point favorite over Central Michigan, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 73.5 for tonight’s game. The Rockets come into this contest with a 6-4 overall record and a 2-2 road mark, while the Chippewas are 3-8 overall and 2-2 at home.
Line Movement: Depending on what book you use, Toledo opened as a 14 or 14.5-point favorite and the line has stayed steady throughout. If you like Central Michigan, you can find the hook at some books. If you like Toledo, you can find the Rockets at –14 so shop around. The over/under total for this game opened at 72 and keeps rising.
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Public Betting: Of the 5,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 64% of college football public bettors currently favor Toledo. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take the over. In their last two games the Rockets have scored 63 and 66 points, respectively. And before that, they scored 49 in a win over Miami Ohio on October 22. The Chips’ defense won’t be able to slow down the Rockets’ high-powered offense and it’s not as if Central Michigan doesn’t have enough offense to contribute themselves. The Chips have scored 20-plus points in seven-straight games and hung 48 on Northern Illinois in early October. According to latest college football trends, the over is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams and 8-1 in the Chippewas’ last nine games overall.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 12 FREE PICK: TOLEDO/CENTRAL MICHIGAN OVER 73.5
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