Despite owning just a 3-3 conference record, the Toledo Rockets have one of the top defenses in the Mid-American Conference. The club is first among the 12 teams in the MAC in total defense (330.1 yards) and also is tops against the pass (187.3) and in points allowed (21.5). Toledo (5-5, 3-3) hopes to continue its solid defensive play when it visits the Ohio Bobcats (3-7, 3-3) for a MACtion clash on Tuesday. The Rockets, who rank fourth in the conference against the run (142.8 yards), registered a 49-17 triumph at Bowling Green last week.
Kickoff at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Rockets are seven-point favorites in the latest Toledo vs. Ohio odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 54. Before making any Ohio vs. Toledo picks or MACtion predictions, you need to see what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.
The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $3,500 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It also enters Week 12 of the 2021 season on a 36-23 run on all top-rated college football side picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Toledo vs. Ohio and locked in its MACtion picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the odds and college football betting lines for Ohio vs. Toledo:
- Toledo vs. Ohio spread: Rockets -7
- Toledo vs. Ohio over-under: 54 points
- Toledo vs. Ohio money line: Rockets -250, Bobcats +205
- TOL: The Rockets are 6-1 against the spread in their last seven road contests
- OHIO: The Bobcats are 6-1 ATS in their last seven conference games
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Why Toledo can cover
The Rockets came up with a big defensive effort in their last game, limiting Bowling Green to 196 total yards and only 67 through the air. Toledo registered five sacks in the contest, with Jamal Hines recording a pair. The redshirt junior linebacker leads the Rockets with six sacks in 10 games after notching 6.5 in 30 contests over his first three seasons.
In addition to leading the MAC, Toledo ranks among the top teams in the nation in several defensive categories. The Rockets are 17th against the pass and 27th in total defense while placing 30th in points allowed after keeping their opponent under 20 for the fifth time this year in their last contest. Toledo is 3-2 on the road in 2021, outscoring its opponents 116-36 in the three victories.
Why Ohio can cover
The Bobcats have posted back-to-back victories after losing seven of their first eight games in 2021. They dominated Eastern Michigan on the ground last week, outgaining the Eagles 265-98 en route to a 34-26 road victory. Six different players rushed for at least 20 yards, with De’Montre Tuggle leading the charge with 78 on 14 carries. The senior also hauled in a 40-yard touchdown pass to extend his streak to six consecutive contests with at least one TD (six rushing, two receiving).
Kurtis Rourke made two other scoring passes in the win, marking the second straight game in which he threw for three TDs. The sophomore had only four touchdown tosses in his first six outings this season. Senior quarterback Armani Rogers was Ohio’s second-leading rusher against Eastern Michigan with 61 yards on 10 attempts and also ranks second on the team overall this year with 522 yards on the ground.
How to make Ohio vs. Toledo picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting 61 combined points. It also has generated an against-the-spread pick that cashes in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only get the model’s picks at SportsLine.
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