Toledo Rockets Travel to West Virginia to Face Mountaineers in Non-Conference Matchup

Game outlook

This Saturday, the Toledo Rockets are travelling to West Virginia to play the Mountaineers in a non-conference matchup. Both teams are coming off losses as the Rockets lost to Vermont 86-60 and the Mountaineers were edged 66-65 by Radford. Betting lines have been released and West Virginia is the favorite opening at -4.5, leaving the line unchanged at the time being. This game marks the first time that these two teams have met as Division I opponents.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rockets +162 | Mountaineers -196

Spread: Rockets +4.5 (-110) | Mountaineers -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 154.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that West Virginia will win straight-up is 66%.

Toledo Rockets

Toledo suffered a setback in their last contest, losing to Vermont at home. They have a record of 6-5 and are hoping to get back on track. The Rockets were unable to get closer than five points as Vermont placed a 12-0 run; placing Toledo in too deep of a hole. Offensively, Toledo is averaging 80.60 points per game (65th) on 46.7% shooting from the field (99th). Defensively, they are allowing 78.8 points per game (331st) on 49.83% shooting from the field (358th). Ra'Heim Moss averages 15.1 points plus 5.7 rebounds per game and Tyler Cochran is leading the team with 12 points and seven rebounds. The Rockets will look to use their strengths (75.78% free throws, 39.51% three pointers) to get themselves back on the winning track.