Toledo vs Akron Prediction 3/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Toledo vs Akron prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 14th at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Toledo Rockets Betting Preview

The Toledo Rockets are 19-14 (11-7) this season after they defeated UMass by a score of 77-67 in their last game. Toledo led 43-34 at halftime and they were able to hold UMass to just 33 points in the second half in the win. The Rockets shot 57% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 57% on free throws in the game. Sonny Wilson led Toledo with 18 points and four assists, while Mynor Strong added 17 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Toledo defeated Bowling Green by a score of 77-76 and Buffalo by a score of 99-78. The Rockets have scored 81.3 points per game with 34.1 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.8 points against per game this season. Sonny Wilson is averaging 17.3 points and 4.5 assists per game, while Leroy Blyden Jr is averaging 16.4 points and 4.4 assists per game for the Rockets. Toledo is shooting 48.7% from the field, 76.3% on free throws, and 36.4% on three pointers this season. 

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips are 28-5 (17-1) this year after they defeated Kent State by a score of 75-68 in their last game. Akron led 42-28 at halftime, but they were outscored 40-33 in the second half in the win. The Zips shot 44% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Tavari Johnson led Akron with 18 points and four rebounds, while Shammah Scott added 18 points and two assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Akron defeated Buffalo by a score of 73-70 and NIU by a score of 94-55. The Zips have scored 89.1 points per game with 38.1 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.6 points against per game this season. Tavari Johnson is averaging 20.3 points and 5.1 assists per game, while Amani Lyles is averaging 14.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game for the Zips. Akron is shooting 50.6% from the field, 76.6% on free throws, and 38.3% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Akron Zips will win

• Akron has won each of its last 22 night games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Toledo has lost each of its last three night games at Rocket Arena.
• Toledo has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why the Toledo Rockets will win

• Toledo has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Akron’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
• Seven of Toledo’s last eight night games at Rocket Arena have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Akron is one of four teams to rank in the top-10 for both points and assists per game this season.
• Akron ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (125.9).
• Toledo ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.0).
• Toledo ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (48.6%).

Toledo vs Akron Prediction

Akron comes into this matchup as the hottest team in the MAC, but they weren’t great in the second half against Kent State on Friday. The Zips are shooting 51% from the field and they have allowed 70 points or fewer in five straight. Toledo has won three in a row and they have scored at least 77 points in four of their last five. Akron did beat Toledo by 10 points in their first meeting and I think they are the much better team in this contest, so I like the Zips to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Akron -7.5