The No. 21 Miami (FL) Hurricanes (-9.5) are flying north to face the Toledo Rockets at Glass Bowl. This critical daytime game is scheduled to get going at 12:00 p.m. ET and interested parties can catch the action live on ESPN2.
Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Toledo Rockets Betting Preview
In this Saturday game, Miami (FL) is getting picked as the big favorite and is currently giving up 9.5 points. The Hurricanes are also receiving -370 moneyline odds while the Rockets are +290. Should one side can get out in front early, it will probably create a worthy betting opportunity in-game.
The game’s line opened at 11, but the sharp action has been siding with the Rockets.
The Hurricanes have lost 1.6 units so far and are 1-1 against the spread (ATS). The team has recorded an O/U mark of 2-0. The Rockets have gained 0.0 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 1-0 ATS and own an O/U record of 0-0.
The Hurricanes have gone 1-1 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Rockets are 1-0 SU.
The Hurricanes want to make it two in a row 77-0 victory over Savannah State last week where the Hurricanes completed 19-of-31 passes for 255 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. N’Kosi Perry went nine-for-14 for 93 yards, three touchdowns and one interception while Malik Rosier completed eight-of-12 for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Travis Homer (70 rushing yards on 13 attempts) led the running attack while Brevin Jordan (seven receptions, 52 yards, two TDs) and Lawrence Cager (two catches, 22 yards, one TD) handled the receiving duties in the win.
Toledo just got a 66-3 win over VMI two weeks ago. As a group, the team collectively completed 22-of-32 passes for 390 yards and three touchdowns. Mitchell Guadagni went 11-for-16 for 265 yards and three touchdowns while Eli Peters was eight-of-13 for 73 yards. Bryant Koback (67 rushing yards on 9 attempts, two TDs) mounted the running game as Desmond Phillips (four receptions, 49 yards) and Cody Thompson (three catches, 68 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching attack in the win..
These two teams faced off a year ago with the final result being a 52-30 win for Miami (FL).
Free Pick: Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs. Toledo Rockets
SU Winner – Miami (FL), ATS Winner – Miami (FL)
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The Hurricanes created 19 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Rockets put up a whopping 32 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Hurricanes put up 5.0 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 3.5 to opponents.
The Rockets ran for 5.1 yards per carry last season and allowed 4.8 YPC to opponents.
The Hurricanes logged 26 passing touchdowns last season.
The Rockets converted 28 passing touchdowns last season.
The Miami (FL) defensive unit has sacked opposing QBs five times this season. Toledo has recorded four sacks.
Toledo was favored by -49 points in its last matchup. The team covered the spread in the 66-3 win over VMI.
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