Akron vs Toledo Prediction 11-26-24 College Football Picks
Toledo Rockets (7-4) vs. Akron Zips (3-8)
November 26, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Akron Zips +8.5; Over/Under: 48.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Akron vs Toledo Prediction for this College Football Week 14 game on Tuesday, November 26th, at the InfoCision Stadium.
Can Akron Finish on a High Note?
It hasn’t been a good season, but Akron is looking to build on the last game. Akron faced off against a terrible Kent State team and they were able to secure the 38-17 victory. At halftime, they were up 23-10, and they never looked back. Ben Finley completed 14 of his 29 passes for 250 yards and a touchdown. Jordan Simmons finished with 11 carries for 113 yards. Akron is averaging 20.4 points while their defense is giving up 33.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 119th in the league while their defense is giving up 116th. If Akron wants any chance to find success in this game, the defense is going to need to be good. If the defense struggles, this is going to be a long game.
Toledo Struggled in the Last Game
Toledo sits with a 7-4 record overall, but they are coming off a game where they really struggled against the Ohio Bobcats. At halftime, Toledo was up 7-0. In the third quarter, the defense gave up seven points and in the 4th quarter, they gave up 17 points and ended up losing. Tucker Gleason completed 9 of his 17 passes for 136 yards and a touchdown. Two games ago against Central Michigan, they scored 37 points, and they ended up winning by 27 points. Toledo is averaging 27.8 points while their defense is giving up 21.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 69th in the league, while the defense is ranked 35th in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- Akron ranks T130th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (3).
- Akron ranks 129th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (7.5).
- Toledo ranks 12th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (8.5).
- Toledo ranks T17th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (+5.7).
Akron vs Toledo Prediction
Give me Toledo here. Don’t let the game by Akron fool you, they aren’t that good. Akron’s defense is giving up 33.7 points per game and they are going to really struggle here. Toledo is going to get a big game from Gleason and that will be the difference here. Akron is going to get a couple of turnovers with their offense, and Toledo is going to end up cruising here. Back Toledo against the spread.