Midweek MACtion continues Wednesday as the Ohio Bobcats (7-3) and the Toledo Rockets (7-3) link up. Both teams have strung along win streaks coming into this contest. Last week, Toledo beat Central Michigan 37-10 to win its second straight game. Meanwhile, Ohio has won three straight games by double figures. Last Wednesday, the Bobcats blew out Eastern Michigan 35-10. Ohio is tied atop the MAC standings at 5-1, while Toledo is one game back at 4-2. Both teams remain alive for a berth in the MAC title game and they both have +460 odds to win the conference title.
Kickoff from Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo, OH., is at 7 p.m. ET. The Rockets are 1.5-point favorites in the latest Ohio vs. Toledo odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points scored is 45.5, down five points from the opener thanks to windy conditions in the forecast. Before making any Toledo vs. Ohio picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every FBS game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a betting profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college spread football picks, and it is a strong 21-15 on all top-rated picks over the past eight weeks of this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen strong returns.
Now, the model has dialed in on Ohio vs. Toledo and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football betting lines and trends for Toledo vs. Ohio:
- Ohio vs. Toledo spread: Rockets -1.5
- Ohio vs. Toledo over/under: 45.5 points
- Ohio vs. Toledo money line: Rockets -122, Bobcats +102
- Ohio vs. Toledo picks: See picks here
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Why Toledo can cover
The Rockets have an electric offense in 2024. They roll into this game ranking second in the MAC in scoring offense (29.9) and first in passing offense (249.2). This unit has scored 35-plus points in four games this season. Junior quarterback Tucker Gleason is a dual-threat weapon under center who will push the ball downfield and pick up yards with his feet has well. Gleason has thrown for 2,032 passing yards with 19 passing touchdowns. He also compiled 268 rushing yards and six touchdowns.
Senior receiver Jerjuan Newton is the main difference-maker in the aerial attack. Newton is a savvy route runner with strong hands at the catch point. The Florida native is third in the conference in receiving yards (823) with a conference-high 10 touchdowns. He's gone over 100 yards three times in 2024. On Oct. 26 against Bowling Green, Newton had nine receptions for 164 yards and two touchdowns. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why Ohio can cover
Senior running back Anthony Tyus III is the bellcow in the backfield. The Michigan native is fourth in the MAC in rushing yards (726) with seven touchdowns and 5.3 yards per carry. He's gone over 70 rushing yards six times in 2024. On Nov. 6 versus Kent State, Tyus III had 84 rushing yards and a score.
Senior receiver Coleman Owen is able to attack defenses on all three levels of the field. Owen has impressive speed and tracks the ball well. He leads the team in receiving yards (882) with 56 receptions, five touchdowns and 15.8 yards per reception. Owen has five games over 100 receiving yards. In his last outing against Eastern Michigan, he had eight grabs for 139 yards. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Ohio vs. Toledo picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 55 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of simulations. You can see the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Ohio vs. Toledo, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.