Toledo vs Central Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Toledo vs Central Michigan

The Toledo Rockets go up against the Central Michigan Chippewas, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, January 3.

Central Michigan at +8.5 looks an awesome number for the underdogs when they face Toledo. Take the odds of -110 that this generous line gets covered.

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Toledo Rockets won their previous game which was at home. It was a 84-79 triumph against Western Michigan Broncos.

Central Michigan Chippewas lost their last game, being beaten at home to Ohio Bobcats 80-64.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 69-67 win for Toledo when they last played Central Michigan. It’s been eight Toledo wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Toledo	7-6	1079	1014	65	5-2	2-4	2W
Central Michigan	4-10	1006	1093	-87	3-2	1-8	3L

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Toledo vs Central Michigan Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Toledo vs Central Michigan betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Central Michigan are more than capable of staying close to the favorites so there’s a strong case for betting them against the spread in this college matchup. Take the -110 for the +8.5 that is available.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Toledo vs Central Michigan stats:

• The +8.5 line has been covered by CMU in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by CMU in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Toledo in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Toledo in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Toledo in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by CMU in 2 consecutive games against Toledo.

CMU +8.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of delivering a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Toledo 80 - 74 Central Michigan

Rather than betting on the Rockets to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 80-74 triumph in their favor.

Toledo vs Central Michigan Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The favorites are 81% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Toledo priced at -435 to triumph in this college game. The market suggests that Central Michigan are least likely to win at +320.

8.5 is the spread and 158.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 158.5, there are odds of -106.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Toledo

-435

CMU

+320

Point Spread

Toledo -8.5

-110

CMU +8.5

-110

Total Points

Under 158.5

-106

Over 158.5

-118

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Toledo Stats

Central Michigan Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 163.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 162.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.10 pts and allowed 78.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 86.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.00 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	14-0	1328	1007	321	8-0	6-0	14W
Buffalo	12-2	1113	986	127	6-1	6-1	3W
Akron	10-3	1262	999	263	8-2	2-1	2W
Kent State	9-3	1081	989	92	8-1	1-2	1L
Bowling Green	10-4	1235	930	305	8-3	2-1	1L
UMass	9-5	1107	999	108	6-3	3-2	1L
Toledo	7-6	1079	1014	65	5-2	2-4	2W
Ohio	7-7	1082	1059	23	6-5	1-2	2W
Eastern Michigan	6-7	921	969	-48	4-1	2-6	1W
Western Michigan	6-8	1062	1103	-41	5-2	1-6	1L
Northern Illinois	5-8	993	1021	-28	4-2	1-6	1L
Ball State	4-9	884	879	5	4-3	0-6	1W
Central Michigan	4-10	1006	1093	-87	3-2	1-8	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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