The Toledo Rockets (17-6, 8-2 MAC) visit the Akron Zips (17-6, 9-1 MAC) on Tuesday. Tip from James A. Rhodes Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Toledo vs. Akron odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Toledo throttled Central Michigan 84-59 on Saturday, covering as 18.5-point favorites. It has won 7 games straight and is 5-2 against the spread (ATS) in that span to improve to 12-9 ATS on the season.
The Zips took down Kent State 67-55 on Friday and covered as 1-point road underdogs. They enter Tuesday on an 8-game winning streak and are 5-2-1 ATS in that span. Akron is 9-11-1 ATS this season.
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Toledo at Akron odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:21 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): Toledo +2.5 (-110) | Akron -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Toledo at Akron picks and predictions
Prediction
Akron 79, Toledo 75
Moneyline
Not available.
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Against the spread
LEAN AKRON -2.5 (-110).
While both teams enter the game on impressive hot streaks, the Zips hold a clear advantage when playing on their home floor, boasting a 12-0 home record.
Akron is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 home games and 3-0-1 ATS in its last 4 following a ATS win while Toledo is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600 and 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games following an outright win of more than 20 points.
Over/Under
BET OVER 147.5 (-105).
Toledo has the 3rd-best scoring offenses in the nation, averaging 84.9 points per game and its O/U record reflects that at 14-7. At 147.5, it would be the Rockets’ lowest closing line in its last 10 games.
On the contrary, Toledo has 1 of the worst defenses in the nation, allowing 77.6 PPG (338th).
The Rockets will lean on their ability to push the pace of the game which is a great recipe for OVER 147.5 (-105).
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