Toledo vs Mississippi St Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 3

Mississippi State wide receiver Jordan Mosley (18) runs a play against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
(AP Photo/Michael Woods)
  • Mississippi St is a -11.5 point favorite vs. Toledo
  • Toledo vs. Mississippi State Total(Over/Under): 59.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPNU

The Toledo Rockets (2-0) visit Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-1) on Sep. 14 in Starkville, MS. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.

Mississippi St is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Toledo vs. Mississippi State Over/Under is 59.5 total points.

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Toledo vs. Mississippi State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Toledo+11.5 -11059.5 -110+325
Mississippi State -11.5 -11059.5 -110-400

Toledo vs Mississippi State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Mississippi State will win this game with 75.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Toledo and Mississippi St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Toledo vs Mississippi State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Mississippi State will cover the spread with 73.8% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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Toledo Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Toledo is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Toledo is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 9.85% ROI
  • Toledo is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Toledo is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI

Mississippi State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Mississippi St is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Mississippi State is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Mississippi State is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Mississippi State is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Toledo: Keys to the Game vs. Mississippi State

Toledo is 11-1 (.733) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .395

Toledo is 5-1 (.833) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .404

Toledo is 10-1 (.714) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2023 season– T-4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .435

Toledo is 9-1 (.750) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-20th-best in FBS; Average: .517

Mississippi State: Keys to the Game vs. Toledo

Mississippi State is winless (0-7) when not forcing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .420

Mississippi State is 2-6 (.250) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-26th-worst in FBS; Average: .496

Mississippi State is 2-8 (.154) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– 13th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .353

Mississippi State is 2-7 (.222) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .425

Matchup Notes for Toledo vs. Mississippi State

Toledo has gained 427 yards on 28 receptions (15.2 YPR) this season — 24th-best among FBS skill players. Mississippi State’s defense has allowed just 7.4 Yards Per Reception this season — T-6th-best among FBS defenses.

Toledo has averaged 15.2 yards after the catch this season — T-19th-best among FBS skill players. Mississippi State’s defense has allowed just 7.4 RAC this season — T-8th-best among FBS defenses.

Toledo’s QBs has rushed for 50 yards on 8 carries (6.2 YPC) this season — T-11th-best among FBS teams. Mississippi State’s defense have allowed 5.0 YPC this season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.

Toledo Offensive Stats & Trends

Toledo has gained 427 yards on 28 receptions (15.2 YPR) this season — 24th-best among FBS skill players. Mississippi State’s defense has allowed just 7.4 Yards Per Reception this season — T-6th-best among FBS defenses.

Toledo RBs have rushed for 8 TDs in close and late situations since the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Toledo TEs have averaged 16.3 yards per reception (637 yards/39 catches) since the 2023 season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.2

Toledo has averaged 15.2 yards after the catch this season — T-19th-best among FBS skill players. Mississippi State’s defense has allowed just 7.4 RAC this season — T-8th-best among FBS defenses.

Toledo Skill Players have averaged just 16.2 receptions per game (260/16) since the 2023 season– T-32nd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9

Mississippi State Offensive Stats & Trends

Mississippi State WRs have averaged just 11.4 yards per reception (5,351 yards/468 catches) since the 2022 season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 14.0

Mississippi State Skill Players have averaged 29.2 yards per reception (117 yards/4 catches) in the 4th quarter this season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.1

Mississippi State WRs have averaged 34.0 yards per reception (102 yards/3 catches) in the 4th quarter this season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 14.6

Mississippi State Skill Players have averaged just 9.7 yards per reception (2,700 yards/279 catches) on 1st down since the 2022 season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 13.1

Mississippi State Skill Players have averaged just 10.0 yards per reception (6,452 yards/642 catches) since the 2022 season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 12.6

Toledo Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

Toledo opponents has averaged 28.9 Passing Attempts per TD (867 Pass Attempts/30 Passing TDs) since the 2022 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 19.0

Toledo opponents has averaged 34.3 Passing Attempts per TD (480 Pass Attempts/14 Passing TDs) since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 19.1

Toledo opponents has averaged 34.3 Passing Attempts per TD (480 Pass Attempts/14 Passing TDs) since the 2023 season– 9th-best in FBS; Average: 20.7

Toledo opponents averaged 34.2 Passing Attempts per TD (411 Pass Attempts/12 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 18.8

Toledo has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (43 completions/99 attempts) in close and late situations since the 2023 season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: 57%

Mississippi State Bulldogs Defensive Stats & Trends

Mississippi State has no interceptions (79 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 38.0

Mississippi State has no interceptions and 23 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.5

Mississippi State has tackled opponents for a loss on just 67 of 544 rushing attempts (12% TFL%) since the 2023 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 17%.

Mississippi State has no interceptions and 23 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.5

Mississippi State has allowed 241.0 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs this season– worst in the SEC; Average: 92.3


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