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Toledo enters with the stronger profile on both sides of the ball, posting 6.5 yards per play and allowing only 4.8 yards per play. Sacramento State sits at 4.2 yards per play and has been much less efficient defensively, allowing 6.4 yards per play. Sacramento State also has a poor ATS mark at 2-6, while Toledo is 4-3-1 against the number. On the total, Sacramento State games have gone under more often than not, and Toledo games have leaned over, but the matchup itself sets up differently than Toledo’s usual script because Sacramento State’s offense has struggled to sustain drives against quality opponents.
Toledo should control this game from start to finish and come away with a comfortable win, but the strongest betting position is the under because Sacramento State’s offense lacks the efficiency to force a high-scoring pace. The Hornets’ offensive production has been far below Toledo’s level, and Toledo’s defense has the ability to shorten the game by forcing stops and limiting explosive plays. Projected final score: Toledo Rockets 34, Sacramento State Hornets 10.