Offense meets defense when the Toledo Rockets (18-4, 6-3 MAC) welcome the Akron Zips (13-8, 5-3 MAC) to Savage Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Akron Zips at Toledo Rockets ATS Prediction
In the Zips’ last contest, they beat the Ohio Bobcats, 65-53. The Zips had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 45.7 (above their season average of 27.6) and had a better turnover percentage (16.7 vs. 18.9). Akron rallied around Jimond Ivey, who was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
The Rockets beat the Northern Illinois Huskies in their last contest, 69-55. The Rockets knocked down 10 of their 13 free throws (76.9 percent) and held the Huskies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.9 (below their season average of 29.3). Marreon Jackson led Toledo in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting from the field.
After the Rockets won both matchups against the Zips last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Toledo won 77-56. The Rockets had a much better free throw rate (0.196 vs. 0.034) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 23.7).
This matchup pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Toledo currently ranks 41st in offensive efficiency and Akron ranks 22nd in defensive efficiency.
Akron Zips vs. Toledo Rockets Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Akron, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Toledo averages 40.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 16th in the nation. Akron ranks 225th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
The Rockets rank 11th in assists per game (17.3) while the Zips rank 182nd (12.5).
Akron averages 29.1 three pointers per game, which ranks seventh in the nation. Toledo ranks 129th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
The Rockets rank 37th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Zips rank 126th (3.0).
Akron ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Toledo ranks 106th (6.3).
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The Zips’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 8.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
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