Toledo Rockets
American Football NCAAF Kroger Field Sat 30 Aug 12:45
Kentucky Wildcats
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Toledo vs Kentucky

Toledo square off against Kentucky in this NCAAF Week 1 matchup at Kroger Field, with kickoff scheduled for 12:45 on Saturday 30 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Are Toledo +10.5 a Value Bet?

Toledo can avoid a big loss against Kentucky, with bettors able to back them against the spread. The underdogs should be able to cover +10.5 which have been made available at -118.

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Teams’ Last Matchup Saw 38-24 Kentucky Win

Toledo Rockets won their last game, edging the Pittsburgh Panthers 48–46 in the Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field.

In their most recent outing, the Kentucky Wildcats were beaten 41–14 by the Louisville Cardinals in the Governor’s Cup rivalry at Kroger Field.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kentucky won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 38-24 victory was registered against Toledo at Commonwealth Stadium.

Quarterbacks

Toledo vs Kentucky Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Toledo vs Kentucky with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Toledo look capable of avoiding a heavy defeat in this college football battle and we’re happy to bet them against the spread. The underdogs can comfortably cover +10.5 and this can be backed at -118.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our CFB handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the matchup might unfold.

Key Toledo vs Kentucky stats:

  • The +10.5 line has been covered by Toledo in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +10.5 line has been covered by Toledo in 18 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +10.5 line has been covered by Toledo in 3 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kentucky in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kentucky in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kentucky in 2 consecutive games.

Toledo +10.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 54.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach Calzada Under 223.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Zach Calzada (Kentucky) to record fewer than 223.5 passing yards stand at -114. There’s a strong case for choosing him to fall short of the required line in the QB Passing Yards market.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Toledo +10.5
Totals Under 47.5
Passing Yards Zach Calzada Under 223.5

Our same game parlay pick is Toledo +10.5 on the spread, Under 47.5 and Zach Calzada (Kentucky) to have Under 223.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Toledo Toledo logo 17 - 23 Kentucky logo Kentucky

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Cats can be backed speculatively to achieve a 23-17 victory.

Toledo vs Kentucky 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Make Kentucky Big Favorites

With a 79% chance of securing victory, Kentucky are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -370. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +290 about Toledo.

The current spread is 9.5 and the total points line is 48.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Under 48.5, then the odds are -105.

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Player Odds

Passing Yards

Tucker Gleason (Toledo)
Over 205.5
-114
Under 205.5
-114
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Zach Calzada (Kentucky)
Over 203.5
-114
Under 203.5
-114
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Kentucky Have Seven Defeats Across Their Last Ten Home Outings

Kentucky have gone 3-7 across their last 10 home games, scoring 23.10 points per contest and conceding 22.80.

Toledo are 6-4 in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 23.30 points per contest and giving up 20.90.

The most recent Kroger Field meeting saw Kentucky claim a 38-24 win over Toledo.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O47.5 U47.5
Kentucky logo Kentucky Home Stats 3-7 45.90 23.10 22.80 4 6
Toledo logo Toledo Away Stats 6-4 44.20 23.30 20.90 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
  • U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Kentucky Wildcats logo Kentucky Wildcats Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Southeastern W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Ole Miss 6 0 227 115 112 5-0 1-0 6W
Texas A&M 6 0 208 122 86 5-0 1-0 6W
Alabama 5 1 209 104 105 3-0 2-1 5W
Georgia 5 1 193 102 91 3-1 2-0 2W
LSU 5 1 155 71 84 4-0 1-1 1W
Missouri 5 1 250 100 150 5-1 0-0 1L
Oklahoma 5 1 175 59 116 4-0 1-1 1L
Tennessee 5 1 289 176 113 4-1 1-0 3W
Vanderbilt 5 1 259 116 143 3-0 2-1 1L
Mississippi State 4 2 202 119 83 3-1 1-1 2L
Texas 4 2 171 66 105 4-0 0-2 1W
Auburn 3 3 148 102 46 2-1 1-2 3L
South Carolina 3 3 134 114 20 3-1 0-2 1L
Kentucky 2 3 122 139 -17 2-1 0-2 2L
Arkansas 2 4 218 184 34 2-1 0-3 4L
Florida 2 4 134 119 15 2-1 0-3 1L
Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Western Michigan 4 3 160 124 36 3-1 1-2 4W
Bowling Green 3 3 134 152 -18 3-0 0-3 1W
Buffalo 3 3 151 128 23 2-2 1-1 1W
Central Michigan 3 3 131 173 -42 2-0 1-3 1L
Miami (OH) 3 3 138 124 14 1-1 2-2 3W
Ohio 3 3 158 156 2 3-0 0-3 1L
Toledo 3 3 202 90 112 3-0 0-3 1L
Ball State 2 4 82 189 -107 2-0 0-4 1L
Kent State 2 4 115 226 -111 2-1 0-3 1W
Akron 2 5 117 203 -86 2-2 0-3 1L
Eastern Michigan 2 5 166 224 -58 2-1 0-4 1W
Northern Illinois 1 5 65 122 -57 1-2 0-3 5L
Massachusetts 0 6 58 221 -163 0-3 0-3 6L