Akron Zips (19-6) vs. Toledo Rockets (16-9)
February 20, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Toledo Rockets -1.5; Over/Under: +150
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The Akron Zips look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Toledo Rockets look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Akron Zips vs Toledo Rockets prediction.
Akron Zips Betting Preview
The Akron Zips recently beat Central Michigan and Buffalo while losing to James Madison. The Akron Zips are averaging 75.1 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 64.5 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Enrique Freeman is averaging 18.3 points and 1.7 assists, while Ali Ali is averaging 15.7 points and 3.6 rebounds. Greg Tribble is the third double-digit scorer and Sammy Hunter is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Akron Zips are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Akron Zips are allowing 29.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game.
Toledo Rockets Betting Preview
The Toledo Rockets recently beat Eastern Michigan and Ohio while losing to App State. The Toledo Rockets are averaging 80.8 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 77.6 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Ra’Heim Moss is averaging 16.4 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Dante Maddox Jr. is averaging 15.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. Tyler Cochran is the third double-digit scorer and Javan Simmons is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Toledo Rockets are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The Toledo Rockets are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.
Toledo Rockets Team Facts
- Toledo has won each of its last 14 games against the Mid-American Conference at Savage Arena.
- Six of Toledo’s last seven games have produced a total of 151+ points.
- Toledo has won the first half in each of its last seven games against Akron at Savage Arena.
Akron Zips Team Facts
- Akron has won each of its last 10 night games against the Mid-American Conference.
- Each of Akron’s last 10 games have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Akron has lost the first half in each of its last seven games at Savage Arena.
Akron Zips vs Toledo Rockets prediction
The Toledo Rockets are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but you can argue we’re getting a free bucket with the better team. Akron already beat Toledo this season, and it’s a team that’s proven itself on the road, where it has 7 wins. Toledo finds itself in a lot of close games due to a spotty defense, and Akron has the offensive horses to take advantage of that. I want the free bucket in a game Akron could easily win outright.
