Akron vs Toledo Prediction 3/4/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Akron vs Toledo Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, March 4th, at the Savage Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Zips’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Rockets’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Akron

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toledo

-Recent betting trends in games played between Akron and Toledo

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Zips and Rockets. 

Akron Has Confidence

Akron has all kinds of confidence right now, and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against Ball State, they won 87–82, and in the last game against Kent State, they won 77-72. At halftime against Kent State, they were down 39-32, but in the second half, they scored 45 points on the way to the victory. Tavari Johnson did have a strong game, putting up 16 points, one rebound, and one assist. Three games ago against Ohio, they scored only 67 points, while the defense gave up 84 points. 

Akron has a 23-6 record overall, but they have only gone 13-14 against the spread. Away from home, they have gone 7-4, and this team looks like they have all the tools to make the NCAA tournament. Akron is an elite offensive team averaging 83.4 which is 14th in the league. As a team, they are shooting 65.03 field goal attempts per game, which is 5th most in the league. Guard Nate Johnson has been the top player for Akron, averaging 13.6 points while shooting 44.9 percent from the field. In this game, it’s going to need to be a balanced offensive attack to try and put the pressure on. 

Toledo is ice-cold

Toledo is suddenly ice-cold heading into this game, and they have lost three games in a row. Four games ago against Ball State, they didn’t play well, but they were able to pull out the 67-66 victory. Two games ago against Kent State, they lost 105-65, and in the last against Buffalo, they lost 87-74. In the second half, the defense gave up 55 points and they didn’t have much of a shot. Javan Simmons was the top offensive player, putting up 21 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. 

Toledo sits with a 16-13 record overall, and they have gone 12-15-1 against the spread. At home this season, though, they have gone 7-3 straight up. Toledo averages 77.2 points while their defense gives up 78.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 93rd, but in this game, it will need to be the defense. If the defense struggles, this is going to be a very long game for them. Sam Lewis has been the top player, averaging 15.5 points while shooting 466.55 percent from the field and 43 percent from behind the three-point line. Toledo will meet Ohio after this game.

Akron vs Toledo Prediction

Toledo is going to find a way to keep this game close, and this is just a few too many points to have to lay with Akron. Akron’s defense hasn’t been great, and they are giving up 74 points per game. Toledo’s defense hasn’t been great, but their offense is averaging 77.2 points per game. Is it going to be enough to win? I am not sure, but Toledo is going to score enough to keep it close. Akron is 0-6 against the spread in their last six games overall. Back Toledo to cover the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Toledo +5.5