Akron (10-5) vs Toledo (9-6)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm (James A. Rhodes Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Akron -7.5 — Over/Under: 162.5
In this article, we will formulate a Toledo vs Akron prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 14th at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Toledo Rockets Betting Preview
The Toledo Rockets are 9-6 (3-0) this year after they defeated Central Michigan by a score of 69-67 in their last game. Toledo led 34-30 at halftime, but they were outscored 37-35 in the second half in the close win. The Rockets shot 49% from the field, 30.8% on three-pointers, and 73.9% on free throws in the game. Javan Simmons led Toledo with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Sam Lewis added 15 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Rockets defeated Eastern Michigan by a score of 90-87 and Western Michigan by a score of 76-70. Toledo has won three games in a row and is one of four teams undefeated in MAC play. Toledo has scored 77.3 points per game and they have allowed 77.2 points per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this year. Sonny Wilson is averaging 15.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Sam Lewis is averaging 14.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this season. Toledo is shooting 46.3% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 32.9% on three-pointers this year.
Akron Zips Betting Preview
The Akron Zips are 10-5 (3-0) this season after they defeated Eastern Michigan by a score of 105-81 in their last game. Akron led 54-38 at halftime and added 51 more points in the second half in the win. The Zips shot 60.7% from the field, 42.9% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. James Okonkwo led Akron with 17 points and five rebounds, while Tavari Johnson added 10 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Zips defeated Central Michigan by a score of 87-71 and Bowling Green by a score of 71-68. Akron has won three games in a row and they are also one of four teams that are undefeated in MAC play. Akron has scored 82.1 points per game and they have allowed 73.3 points per game, while also averaging 40.1 rebounds and 17.7 assists per game this season. Tavari Johnson is averaging 12.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Nate Johnson is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this year. Akron is shooting 44% from the field, 75.5% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this season.
Why Toledo will beat Akron
- Toledo has won each of its last eight Tuesday night road games against the Mid-American Conference.
Toledo vs Akron Prediction
Both of these teams have started conference play with three straight wins, so this is a big game at the top of the MAC standings, but Akron will have the home-court advantage. The Zips are scoring over 82 points per game this year, but they are shooting just 44% from the field. Toledo is shooting 46.3% from the field and they are scoring 77.3 points per game this year, but the offense hasn’t been great over the last five games. Neither team is very strong on the defensive end of the court, but Toledo is allowing over 77 points per game this year. I do think Akron is going to get the win in this matchup, but Toledo is a talented team and I think they can keep this one close. Take the points with the Rockets.