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.

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	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L

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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

Central Michigan +8.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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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.

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Toledo vs Central Michigan Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favorites are 79% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Toledo priced at -385 to triumph in this college game. The market suggests that Central Michigan are least likely to win at +290.

7.5 is the spread and 159.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 159.5, there are odds of -114.

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

-385

CMU

+290

Point Spread

Toledo -7.5

-106

CMU +7.5

-114

Total Points

Under 159.5

-114

Over 159.5

-106

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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)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

• 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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