Central Michigan Chippewas vs Toledo Rockets Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Central Michigan vs Toledo NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Toledo.

Central Michigan vs Toledo Prediction

The Chippewas and Rockets are set to face off at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The Rockets will host the game at Savage Arena in Toledo, OH. This Mid-American conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Toledo is favored to win by -4.5 at home vs. Central Michigan.

Central Michigan vs. Toledo Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Central Michigan Chippewas at Toledo Rockets
Where: Toledo at Savage Arena
Date: Friday, January 10th
Betting Odds TOLEDO -4.5, CMICH +170 | TOLEDO -209 O/U 151.5

Chippewas Preview: Do the Chippewas Have What it Takes on the Road?

Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games

Central Michigan fell to 2-8 on the season after an 87-71 road loss to Akron on Tuesday. The Chippewas entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.

Central Michigan trailed 41-38 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 33 points while allowing 46.

Chippewas Offense Breakdown

Central Michigan's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 8 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 38.1% from deep, and were perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 11 of their attempts.

Kyler VanderJagt led the way with 20 points on 9 of 14 shooting, while Seth Wilson added 18 points, hitting 6 of 12 from beyond the arc. The Chippewas had 15 assists as a team, with Anthony Pritchard dishing out 5 assists to go along with his 13 points.

Chippewas Team Defense

Central Michigan's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 three-pointers on 41 attempts, a 43% success rate for their opponent.

From the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 90%, making 9 of 10 attempts. Central Michigan also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Rockets Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Toledo?

Toledo moved above .500 for the season with a 90-87 win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday, bringing their record to 7-6. Playing at home, the Rockets were -9.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.

Toledo led 46-33 at halftime but allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44. The game’s total points reached 177, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.

Rockets Offense Breakdown

Toledo's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 51.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They shot 55% from two-point range and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes in 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 75.9%, making 22 of 29 shots.

Jalen Terry led the way with 26 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 54.5% from three, hitting 6 of 11 attempts. Christian Henry added 22 points, knocking down 4 threes, while Sam Lewis and Da'Sean Nelson each contributed 20 points, with Nelson shooting 64.3% from the floor.

Rockets Team Defense

Toledo's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 22 of 40 two-point attempts, a 55% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets gave up 8 threes on 18 attempts, with the other team shooting 44%. Toledo also sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 22 free throws.

Chippewas vs Rockets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road games, Central Michigan has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 57 points per game.
Toledo has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 63 points per game while allowing 77. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
As the betting underdog, the Chippewas have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Central Michigan posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Rockets have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 1-4 against the spread.