Toledo at Central Michigan 10/16/21 - College Football Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 10/15/2021 at 6:14 PM ET

It's mid October and for every red blooded American that means football season is in go mode. And we have an exciting matchup for you this Saturday, October 16th, 2021 3:30pm(EDT), in Kelly/Shorts Stadium as the Toledo Rockets travel to Mount Pleasant, MI, USA to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas. 'MAC'tion always brings the thrills and we should expect no less this weekend, we've got you covered on all the best betting angles here at Picks and Parlays, your leader in free sports betting picks!

The Toledo Rockets come into this matchup 3-3 on the year. The Toledo Rockets lead by quarterback Carter Bradley are averaging 227.8 passing yards, 164.7 rushing yards and 28.5 points per game. Bradley has completed 74 of 124 passing attempts for 954 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. 

Leading receiver for the Rockets is Devin Maddox with 23 receptions for 375 yards and 3 touchdowns. Leading rusher for the Rockets is Bryat Koback with 463 yards and 6 touchdowns on 89 carries. Defensively the Toledo Rockets are allowing 167.8 passing yards, 145.8 rushing yards and 17.5 points per game.

The Central Michigan Chippewas are 3-3 so far this season needing only 3 more wins to become bowl eligible. Led by backup quarterback Jacob Simon the Chippewas are averaging 294.33 passing yards, 166.3 rushing yards and 28 points per game. While defensively the Chippewas are allowing 267 passing yards, 129.3 rushing yards and 27.5 points per game

Leading receiver for the Chippewas is Dallas Dixon. Dixon has reeled in 32 of 55 targets for 501 yards and 5 touchdowns. Leading rusher for the Chippewas is Lew Nichols with 591 yards and 3 touchdowns on 115 carries.

The Central Michigan Chippewas defense is tough on their home turf. Only allowing 13.5  points per game in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Only spending 25 minutes per game on the field the Chippewas allow 69 rushing yards per game when playing at home. I think the Toledo Rockets will have trouble getting their offense going, while the Chippewas should have mild success. Final Score Prediction, Central Michigan Chippewas win, but play on the under, 27-13.

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