Getting a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for the Western Michigan Broncos on Friday when they take on the Toledo Rockets at Glass Bowl Stadium in Week 13 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The home Toledo Rockets were -11.5-point favorites in this NCAA football battle at Sportsbook earlier (watch for line movement). No over under line was available early in the week, but was set to be posted shortly.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models picked a possible 39-31 win for the Rockets early in the week. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Western Michigan Broncos vs Toledo Rockets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Toledo battles the Western Michigan Broncos, currently with a 6-5 mark (5-6 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 6-5 for the Rockets and 8-3 for the Western Michigan Broncos. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toledo vs Western Michigan injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Toledo Rockets at No. 20 and the Western Michigan Broncos at No. 52 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Toledo's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 38.82 PPG, against a Western Michigan defense that ranks No. 81 this week at 28.27 PPG. The Toledo aerial game is averaging 289.82 yards per game, more than the Western Michigan Broncos secondary allows through the air, 215.36 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Western Michigan Broncos own the league's No. 90-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 202.6 yards per game when on the road. Toledo, on the other hand, rates No. 36 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jarvion Franklin ran through the NIU defense for 115 yards in Western Michigan's last game, but the Broncos still lost a 35-31 decision at Huskie Stadium.
Last time we saw the Falcons, they had no answer for Terry Swanson as the Rockets rolled to a 66-37 victory at Doyt Perry Stadium.
- Western Michigan is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Michigan's last 7 games
- Western Michigan is 17-7-1 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
- Western Michigan is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
- Toledo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Toledo is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- Toledo is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Toledo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
