Ohio vs Toledo Prediction 3/7/25 College Basketball Picks

The Ohio Bobcats are visiting the Toledo Rockets on Friday, March 7th at the Savage Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Ohio Bobcats vs Toledo Rockets Prediction. We will examine:

The Toledo Rockets’ recent form and player performance

The Ohio Bobcats’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Toledo Rockets

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Ohio Bobcats

Recent betting trends in games played between the Ohio Bobcats and Toledo Rockets

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Ohio Bobcats vs Toledo Rockets game

Toledo Rockets Preview

The Toledo Rockets have a 16-14 record this season and are sitting in 5th place in the MAC. The Rockets are coming off an 87-96 loss to Akron. The Rockets are 12-16-1 against the spread, and 15-14 in over/under, while having an 8-4 home record.

Offensively, Toledo is averaging 77.6 points per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 79.3 points per game (341st). The Rockets shoot 46% from the field (112th) and 33.8% from beyond the arc (199th). The Rockets shoot 73.6% from the free-throw line (125th) and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game (249th).

Sam Lewis leads Toledo in scoring this season, with an average of 15.7 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Sonny Wilson adds 15.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

Ohio Bobcats Preview

The Ohio Bobcats have a 15-14 record this season and are sitting in third place in the MAC. The Bobcats are coming off a 79-83 loss to Eastern Michigan. The Bobcats are 11-17 against the spread, and 17-10-1 in over/under, while having a 3-9 road record.

Offensively, Ohio is averaging 79.6 points per game, which is 53rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75.4 points per game (282nd). The Bobcats shoot 46.9% from the field (72nd) and 35.8% from beyond the arc (79th). The Bobcats shoot 75.7% from the free-throw line (87th) and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game (291st).

AJ Clayton leads Ohio in scoring this season, with an average of 14.3 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Jackson Paveletzke adds 13.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and a team-high 4.9 assists per game. 

Why the Toledo Rockets will win

• Toledo has won each of its last 11 night games against Ohio.
• Ohio has lost each of its last six games at Savage Arena.
• Ohio has lost the first half in each of its last six road games against the Mid-American Conference.

Why the Ohio Bobcats will win

• Toledo has lost each of its last four games.
• Toledo has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last four night games between Ohio and Toledo has produced a total of 163+ points.
• Three of Ohio’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Savage Arena have produced a total of 165+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Toledo ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.5%).
• Toledo ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (29.6).
• Ohio ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.2).
• Ohio ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (69.0%).

Ohio Bobcats vs Toledo Rockets Prediction

Toledo is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Ohio and is 8-2 against the spread. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Toledo won 86-83 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this Ohio Bobcats vs Toledo Rockets Prediction, Ohio is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Both teams have almost identical records this season, but Toledo has been strong at home, while Ohio is struggling on the road. Toledo has been struggling lately, as they are 1-6 in their last 7 games and 0-7 against the spread, while Ohio is 4-2 in their last 6 games and 6-4 against the spread in their last 10. Ohio has been covering lately on the road, as they are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 road games, and I expect them to keep this one close. Given both teams’ current form, I like the guests in this one, so give me the Ohio Bobcats and the points in this matchup.