Lance Leipold is one of the most successful coaches in the history of the Buffalo program. To illuminate he is one of only three coaches to lead the Bulls to a bowl game in the modern era. Leipold and Buffalo have a shot at a first-ever second consecutive bowl season. But first, the Bulls must get past a Toledo team that already bowls eligible. The Rockets ground game has been a betting on College Football asset. However, their defense could leave its share of opportunities for Buffalo. Toledo and Buffalo Meet in Wednesday “MAC-tion.”
Toledo Rockets vs. Buffalo Bulls
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | UB Stadium, Buffalo, New York |
| Toledo vs. Buffalo TV Coverage: | ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Toledo | +8½ (-110) | 54 (-110) | +290 |  |
| Buffalo U | -7½ (-110) | 54 (-110) | -350 | |
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Toledo Rockets vs. Buffalo Bulls Overview
Toledo has a sportsbook record of 6-4 straight up, 4-6 against the spread with six overs. Last week the Rockets suffered a 31-28 home loss to Northern Illinois. Toledo ranks 25th nationally for total offense, but 117th for defense. Extending the Rocket’s reputation is five consecutive bowl seasons. Specifically, Jason Candle has been the perfect fit after Matt Campbell departed for Iowa State.
Buffalo is 5-5 both straight up and vs. the odds with six overs. Now the Bulls are coming off a 30-27 loss at Kent as 6-point chalks. Buffalo ranks 98th in the country for total offense. Counter to that is a defense ranked ninth in the country.
Key Rockets: QB Eli Peters (665 YDS, 59.1% COMP, 7.6 AVG, 6 TD, 2 INT, 4 SACKS, 140.5 RTG), RB Bryant Koback (165 ATT, 1066 YDS, 65.5 AVG, 10 TD), WR Bryce Mitchell (28 REC, 556 YDS, 19.9 AVG, 4 TD), PK Evan Davis (34-34 XP, 8-12 FG), S Saeed Holt (65 TACKLES, 3.5 SACKS),
Key Bulls: QB Kyle Vantrease (813 YDS, 57.9% COMP, 6.7 AVG, 6 TD, 1 INT, 2 SACKS), RB Jaret Patterson (222 ATT, 1136 YDS, 5.1 AVG, 7 TD), WR Antonio Nunn (35 REC, 478 YDS, 13.7 AVG, 5 TD), PK Alex McNulty (22-24 XP, 9-14 FG), DE Taylor Riggins (34 TACKLES, 7.5 SACKS)
Toledo and Buffalo Betting Trends
The Rockets are:
- 3-8 vs. the odds in their last 11 away games
- 7-3 over the total away from home
- 3-5 against the spread in their last eight MAC away games
- 4-3 over the total when playing on the road vs. MAC teams
- 0-2 on the board at Buffalo
- 1-1 in away games against the Bulls
The Bulls are:
- 13-3 against the spread in their last 16 home games
- 7-3-1 over the total at UB Stadium
- 12-1 against the spread at home vs. MAC teams
- 13-3-1 over the total when hosting MAC opponents
- 4-1 vs. the odds in their head to head series with Toledo
- 4-2 over the total in games with the Rockets
Toledo Vs. Buffalo Betting on College Football Picks
In this situation, we will have a motivated Buffalo team seeking bowl eligibility. As was previously noted the Bulls have shown strong Betting on College Football Value both at home and against the Rockets.
Toledo Vs. Buffalo Betting on College Football Pick: Buffalo Bulls
Toledo Vs. Buffalo Betting on College Football Score Prediction: Buffalo 31, Toledo 20