| MATCHUP | Eastern Michigan Eagles | Toledo Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-17 | 13-13 |
| Spread | +8.5 -105 | -8.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +320 | -410 |
| Total | Over 146.5 (-105) | Under 146.5 (-115) |
| Where | Savage Arena, Toledo, OH | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Toledo Rockets Preview
The Toledo Rockets have a 13-13 overall record and a 7-6 record in the MAC. They are coming off an 80-70 road loss against Bowling Green and their previous three games were a 90-79 road win against Western Michigan, a 73-71 road loss against James Madison and a 75-72 home loss against Kent State.
Offensively, Toledo averages 80.8 points per game, while allowing 77.6 points per game defensively. The Rockets shoot with 48% from the field and grab 34.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.7 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 7.6 steals per game defensively.
Sonny Wilson leads Toledo in scoring, with an average of 17.3 points per game, while shooting with 49.1% from the field and 69.6% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.7 assists. Sean Craig is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.5 per game.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles have a 10-17 overall record and a 4-10 record in the MAC. They are coming off a 66-54 home win against Central Michigan and their previous three games were a 76-62 home loss against Western Michigan, a 95-91 road loss against Kent State and a 65-60 road loss against Appalachian State.
Offensively, Eastern Michigan averages 71.2 points per game, while allowing 72.7 points per game defensively. The Eagles shoot with 45% from the field and grab 35.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.8 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.
Mohammad Habhab leads Eastern Michigan in scoring, with an average of 14.2 points per game, while shooting with 40.8% from the field and 73.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 8.2 rebounds and a team-high 3.1 assists.
Eastern Michigan Eagles @ Toledo Rockets Betting Trends: February 21, 2026
Why the Toledo Rockets will win
- Eastern Michigan has lost each of its last 16 away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Toledo has won each of its last nine day games against Conference opponents at Savage Arena.
- Toledo has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 games against Eastern Michigan.
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- Eastern Michigan has won four of its last five day games against Toledo.
- Toledo has lost three of its last four games.
- Eastern Michigan has won the first half in each of its last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between Eastern Michigan and Toledo have produced a total of 152+ points.
- Five of Eastern Michigan’s last six games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Toledo ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.3).
- Toledo ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.0).
Eastern Michigan vs Toledo Prediction
In this Eastern Michigan vs Toledo Prediction, Toledo is coming as -9 home favorites. Toledo has been the better team this season but have been struggling lately with a 1-3 record both straight up and against the spread in their last four games. Eastern Michigan has been terrible lately with a 1-9 record in its last 10 games but 8-2 against the spread and are 10-5 ATS on the road this season. They also have a better defense, allowing 4.9 points per game less than Toledo, so I like them as home dogs in this spot. Take Eastern Michigan and get the +9 points.