Toledo vs. Central Michigan Predictions - Jan. 3

The Central Michigan Chippewas (4-10, 0-2 MAC) will attempt to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Toledo Rockets (7-6, 1-0 MAC) on January 3, 2026 at McGuirk Arena.

The Rockets are currently solid 7.5-point favorites against the Chippewas. The point total for the game is set at 159.5.

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Toledo vs. Central Michigan Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Saturday, January 3, 2026
  • Game time: 3 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ESPN+
  • Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
  • Arena: McGuirk Arena
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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Toledo vs. Central Michigan Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Toledo (-7.5)
  • Moneyline: Toledo (-340), Central Michigan (+269)
  • Total: 159.5 points

Pick ATS:Toledo (-7.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (159.5)
  • Prediction: Toledo 82, Central Michigan 72

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Toledo vs. Central Michigan Comparison

Toledo Rank Toledo Stat Central Michigan Stat Central Michigan Rank
83rd 83.0 Points Scored 71.9 292nd
292nd 78.0 Points Allowed 78.1 296th
95th 16.1 Assists 15.9 99th
94th 10.5 Turnovers 11.7 195th
82nd 47.6% Field Goal % 45.1% 210th
340th 48.2% Field Goal % Allowed 46.3% 306th

Toledo Key Players

  • Sonny Wilson leads the Rockets in points and assists per game, scoring 16.8 points and distributing 4.0 assists.
  • Sean Craig leads Toledo in rebounding, pulling down 7.9 rebounds per game while also scoring 13.2 points a contest.
  • The Rockets get the most three-point shooting production out of Leroy Blyden Jr., who makes 2.2 threes per game.
  • Blyden is Toledo's leader in steals, averaging 1.8 steals per game, while Austin Parks leads them in blocks with 0.8 per contest.

Central Michigan Key Players

  • The Chippewas' leader in scoring and rebounding is Nathan Claerbaut with 12.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
  • Central Michigan's assist leader is Tamario Adley with 3.7 per game. Adley also averages 10.9 points per game and tacks on 4.1 rebounds per game.
  • Logan McIntire knocks down 1.9 three-pointers per game, the most on the Chippewas.
  • Central Michigan's leader in steals is Adley with 1.4 per game, and its leader in blocks is Claerbaut with 1.9 per game.

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