Detroit (2-1) vs Toledo (2-1)
Game Info: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Calihan Hall)
The Line: Betting Odds: Detroit +10.5 / Toledo -10.5 — Over/Under: 155
The Toledo Rockets are visiting the Detroit Mercy Titans on Saturday, November 16th at the Calihan Hall. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Toledo Rockets vs Detroit Mercy Titans Prediction.
Detroit Mercy Titans Preview
The Detroit Mercy Titans have a 2-1 record this season and are tied with two more teams on the first place of the Horizon. The Titans are 2-0 against the spread, and 2-0 in over/under this season, while having a 2-0 home record.
Offensively, Detroit averages 80 points per game, which ranks 160th in the nation, while allowing 72.3 points per game defensively (215th). The Titans are on the bottom half of the nation both from the field, with 43.3% (264th), and from beyond the arc, with 31.4% (236th).
Detroit is coming off an 84-78 win over Niagara, covering the spread as the game went over the 147-point total. Detroit shot well from beyond the arc, with 45%, and dominated the boards with 41-27. Mak Manciel led Detroit’s offense with a game-high 30 points with 6-7 triples and a team-high 8 rebounds.
Manciel leads Detroit in scoring this season, with an average of 19.3 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Nate Johnson adds 10.3 points and a team-high 5.7 rebounds.
Toledo Rockets Preview
The Toledo Rockets have a 2-1 record this season and are tied with four more teams on the first place of the Mid-American. The Rockets are 2-1 against the spread, and 3-0 in over/under this season, while having a 1-1 road record.
Offensively, Toledo almost cracks the top-100 of the nation with 83.3 points per game (109th), while struggling defensively, allowing 80.3 points per game (313th). The Rockets have a top-100 field goal percentage, with 49.2% (87th), while shooting with 31% from beyond the arc (245th).
Toledo is coming off an 86-77 win over Wright State, covering the spread and the game went over the 161.5-point total. The Rockets had an extremely efficient shooting game, with 56% from the field and 46% from downtown. Sonny Wilson led Toledo’s offense with 20 points on 7-9 shooting, adding a team-high 8 rebounds.
Wilson leads Toledo in scoring this season, with an average of 17.7 points and 6 rebounds, while Javan Simmons adds 15.7 points. 6 rebounds and 3.7 assists.
Why the Detroit Mercy Titans will win
- The home team has won each of Detroit Mercy’s last six games.
- Toledo has lost each of its last three road games following a home win.
- The home team has won the first half in each of the last four games between Toledo and Detroit Mercy.
Why the Toledo Rockets will win
- Detroit Mercy has lost each of its last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Toledo has won each of its last six games against the Horizon League.
- Detroit Mercy has lost the first half in each of its last 16 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Toledo Rockets vs Detroit Mercy Titans Prediction
Toledo leads Detroit 7-2 wins in their last 9 meetings, but going for just 3-5-1 against the spread. In their most recent meeting last year, Toledo won 94-60 at home. In this Toledo Rockets vs Detroit Mercy Titans Prediction, Toledo is coming as -10.5 home favorites. We will take a look at the total in this game, as both teams are a perfect 5-0 to the over this season. They score 163.3 points per game combined and their last 5 meetings have gone over the total. Last year they combined for 154 points, so I’m expecting another high scoring game today. Take the over the total.