The Toledo Rockets (9-7, 1-2 MAC) welcome the Central Michigan Chippewas (9-7, 2-1 MAC) to Savage Arena. The Chippewas look to put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Central Michigan Chippewas at Toledo Rockets Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Rockets were victorious over the Western Michigan Broncos, 67-59, while the Chippewas fell to the Kent State Golden Flashes, 79-73.
The Rockets had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 31.4) and held the Broncos to an effective field goal percentage of 0.397 (below their season average of 0.487). Central Michigan, on the other hand, forced Kent State into a turnover percentage of 17.7 (above their season average of 14.2). Toledo’s Luke Knapke led the way, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Central Michigan received a boost from Rob Montgomery, who contributed 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Rockets dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, Toledo won 80-68. Toledo made 11 of its 27 three pointers (40.7 percent). Central Michigan, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.213 vs. 0.048). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Toledo does a solid job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 48th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.272), but Central Michigan is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 23rd by allowing a FTA rate of 0.157).
Central Michigan vs. Toledo Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Toledo, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Toledo ranks 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Central Michigan ranks 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
- The Chippewas average 9.8 steals per game, which ranks 10th in the NCAA. The Rockets rank 151st in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Rockets average 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 43rd in the country. The Chippewas rank 211th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- Toledo ranks 26th in rebounds per game (40.5) while Central Michigan ranks 186th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
- The Chippewas have been outscored by an average of 6.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Central Michigan has defeated opponents by an average of 7.9 points.
