Ball State at Toledo 10/31/18 - NCAA Football O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Ball State Cardinals vs. Toledo Rockets
CFB: 7:30 PM ET
Oct. 31, 2018
TV: ESPN2
Latest Odds : Toledo -18 O/U 64.5
Ball State is dealing with injuries at key positions all over the field and this includes quarterback. Cardinals QB Riley Neal is out with a knee injury so little-used Drew Plitt has been named the starter for this one.
Ball State may struggle to score points here as they also have injuries at running back and wide receiver in addition to the quarterback position. The Cardinals have averaged only 18.5 points in their last 4 games and Ball State was healthier for those than they are for this one.
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The Toledo Rockets are still very much alive in the MAC West race as they get a shot at Northern Illinois next week. First things first though, the Rockets know they must take care of business this week at home or the importance of next week's game changes.
Toledo has been dominant as they've averaged 40.8 points per game this season but they also have allowed just 27.7 points per game their last 3 games and Ball State is unlikely to pose much of a threat based on their injuries at the skill positions.
Recent Betting Trends:
Ball State 2-9 ATS in October games.
Cardinals O/U 2-12 as a road dog of 14.5 to 21 points.
Ball State 4-9 ATS when enter game on SU losing streak of 2 or more games.
Toledo is 0-6 ATS the last 6 times they've hosted Cardinals.
Rockets O/U is 52-30 in home games.
Toledo is 1-3 ATS in L4 home games.
Free Betting Pick: UNDER 64.5 in Toledo
The expectation in this one is that the Toledo Rockets get a big lead and then turn to their ground game to grind out a win. After all, 5 of the last 6 meetings between these teams at The Glass Bowl in Toledo have resulted in an under.
Rain is expected in Toledo earlier in the day and could leave the field a little slick depending on how late into the day it goes. Either way, given the above, a lower scoring game than many are expecting is absolutely in the forecast here. The best bet (value) is to play the under with a projected final score of Toledo 41, Ball State 14