Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction College Football Tips 11/2/24

Eastern Michigan (5-3) vs. Toledo (5-3)

Match Info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (Ryearson Stadium)

Betting Odds: Eastern Michigan +8 / Toledo -8 — Over/Under: 53.5 Click here for the latest odds

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In this article, we formulate a Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan prediction for this college football game on Saturday, November 2nd at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 10 matchup.

Toledo Rockets betting preview

The Toledo Rockets are 5-3 (2-2) this year after losing 41-26 to Bowling Green in their last game. Toledo trailed 28-20 at halftime and 28-26 in the third quarter, but allowed the final 13 points of the game in the loss. The Rockets outscored BGSU 422-402 overall, lost the turnover battle 2-0 and were down 6:14 heading into their third deficit of the game. Tucker Gleason threw for 320 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while Jerjuan Newton caught nine passes for 164 yards and two scores.

Toledo defeated NIU 13-6 in the game before Bowling Green, but previously lost 30-15 to Buffalo. The Toledo offense scored 31 points per game with 262.6 passing yards and 112.9 rushing yards per game, while the defense allowed 21.6 points per game this season. The Rockets are 37.7% on third down and 11-20 on fourth down so far this season. Tucker Gleason has completed 62.7% of his passes for 1,645 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions, while Jerjuan Newton has caught 43 passes for 745 yards and 10 scores.

Eastern Michigan Eagles betting preview

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 5-3 (2-2) this season after losing to Akron 25-21 in their last game. Eastern Michigan trailed 18-0 at halftime but took a 21-18 lead in the fourth before allowing the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth. The Eagles outscored Akron 475-377 overall, tied the turnover battle and were 7-18 on third down in the game. Cole Snyder threw for 354 yards and two touchdowns, while Delbert Mimms III threw for 58 yards and a score.

Eastern Michigan defeated CMU 38-34 in the Akron game, but previously lost by 24 points to Miami (OH). The EMU offense scored 30.6 points per game with 244.1 passing yards and 142.9 rushing yards per game while the defense allowed 26 points per game this season. The Eagles are 38.6% on third down and 13-24 on fourth down in eight games. Cole Snyder has completed 61.4% of his passes for 1,829 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions, while Delbert Mimms III has completed 534 yards and seven scores.

Why Eastern Michigan will be covered

The underdog has won each of Toledo's last three games.

Toledo has lost three of its last four games as a favorite against teams not in the AP rankings.

Toledo has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.

The underdog has closed the gap in each of Toledo's last three games.

Why Toledo will cover

Toledo has won five of its last six road games in November against teams not ranked in the AP.

The favorite has covered the spread in each of Eastern Michigan's last three games at Rynearson Stadium.

Eastern Michigan has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight home games in November.

Total score facts

Each of Eastern Michigan's last five games against conference opponents at Rynearson Stadium has exceeded the point total.

Five of Toledo's last six games as a favorite against teams not in the AP rankings have exceeded the point total.

Matchup/League Facts

Eastern Michigan ranks 14th among FBS teams in time of possession per game this season (32:13).

Eastern Michigan ranks 15th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (184).

Toledo ranks 113th among FBS teams in red zone percentage this season (90.6).

Toledo ranks 109th among FBS teams in time of possession per game this season (27:57).