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The Bowling Green Falcons will be on the road for this Mid-American Conference matchup on Tuesday evening at the Glass Bowl against the Toledo Rockets on Saturday, November 15.
The Falcons (5-5, 4-2) are coming off a 40-6 home loss against the Kent State Golden Flashes last Wednesday. The Rockets (7-3, 5-1) are currently on a two-game winning streak after a 28-21 home victory over the Ball State Cardinals last Tuesday.
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Bowling Green Falcons vs. Toledo Rockets: Match Details
Fixture: Bowling Green Falcons @ Toledo Rockets
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 p.m EDT
Venue: Glass Bowl, Toledo, Ohio
Bowling Green has struggled offensively throughout the season, averaging 22.4 points for a total of 331.6 yards. They need senior quarterback Matt McDonald to step up, as he has completed 62.6 percent of his passes for 2,027 yards with 17 touchdowns and four interceptions this season thus far. He needs to continue to find senior wide receiver Odieu Hiliare more often. He has 43 receptions for 450 yards (10.5 yards per catch) with a quarter of touchdown receptions.
The Falcons need to step up defensively as they are giving up 32.6 points on 418.2 total yards per game. They have to limit the amount of passing against them as they are allowing a whooping 256.7 passing yards per game so far. Bowling Green is tied for sixth in the country with 33 total sacks, as well as forcing 19 total takeaways (12 fumble recoveries and seven interceptions).
The Rockets are a solid offensive program, scoring 35.1 points on 406.9 total yards with great help from their rushing attack. Sophomore running back Jacquez Stuart is averaging 5.7 yards per attempt, with three touchdowns on 95 carries this season. Sophomore quarterback Dequan Finn is dominating as he passes for 1,938 yards with 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions as well.
Their defense has shown up this season, regularly holding the opposition to just 26.3 points per game. Teams are struggling to throw the ball against them as they are giving up just 179.9 passing yards per game. They are doing a good job at forcing takeaways with 14 heading into this game (nine interceptions and five fumble recoveries).
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Bowling Green Falcons vs. Toledo Rockets: Betting Odds
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Bowling Green Falcons: Pick
These defenses have shown the ability to limit opposing offenses in this game. The under has hit in 11 of their last 15 games against each other overall, so they should be able to keep the scoring to a minimum in the first frame.
Best Pick: Under 10.5 1st Quarter (-125)
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Toledo Rockets: Prediction
Looking at the offenses in the previous four games, Bowling Green is averaging 17.5 points per game while Toledo has scored 33.5 points per game up to this point. Finn should be able to throw the football very well in this game as the Falcons are not going to be able to stop the passing game.
The Falcons are just 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 road games against the Rockets as well.
Final Prediction: Toledo Rockets -16 (-110)
