Akron Zips (2-9) vs. Toledo Rockets (6-5)
November 27, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Toledo Rockets -28 / Akron Zips +28; Over/Under: -59.5
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The Toledo Rockets meet the Akron Zips on Saturday in week 13 MAC college football action at the Glass Bowl. The Akron Zips look to snap a five-game losing streak. The Toledo Rockets look for a win after splitting their last 10 games.
The Akron Zips have lost four of their last five road games. Zach Gibson is completing 69.4 percent of his passes for 1,262 yards, 10 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Konata Mumpfield and Michael Mathison have combined for 1,429 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while Tristian Brank has 24 receptions. The Akron Zips ground game is averaging 117.9 yards per contest, and Jonzell Norrils leads the way with 484 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Akron is allowing 38.6 points and 458.7 yards per game. Jeslord Boateng leads the Akron Zips with 72 tackles, Juan Jarrett has 1.5 sacks and Charles Amankwaa has 3 interceptions.
The Toledo Rockets have lost three of their last four home games. Dequan Finn is completing 59.5 percent of his passes for 1,598 yards, 12 touchdowns and 1 interception. Devin Maddox and Isaiah Winstead have combined for 959 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Matt Landers has 11 receptions. The Toledo Rockets ground game is averaging 185.9 yards per contest, and Bryant Koback leads the way with 1,139 yards and 13 touchdowns. Defensively, Toledo is allowing 21.6 points and 340.5 yards per game. Jonathan Jones leads the Toledo Rockets with 86 tackles, Jamal Hines has 7.5 sacks and Chris McDonald has 2 interceptions.
The Zips are 9-20 ATS in their last 29 conference games and 8-21 ATS in their last 29 games overall. The Rockets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite. The over is 6-1 in Zips last 7 road games. The under is 6-2 in Rockets last 8 home games. The over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
The Akron Zips don’t do anything well on either side of the ball, and they don’t cover numbers despite being big underdogs every week. I don’t car who the opposing team is or what the line is, backing Akron isn’t an option. The Toledo Rockets look to be finishing the season strong, and they’ve covered four straight games against losing teams. It doesn’t get much worse than Akron. Massive number, but it’s Toledo or pass.
