Toledo Rockets Expected to Dominate Ohio Bobcats in MAC Hoops Matchup

Game outlook

In this college hoops matchup from the MAC, the Ohio Bobcats will be facing the Toledo Rockets. Ohio recently suffered a loss to Arkansas State in the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge, while Toledo also lost their matchup against Appalachian State. The teams have previously met this season, with Toledo winning by nine on the road. The game is scheduled for 9:00 EST at Savage Arena and will be aired on ESPNU. Toledo is favored to win, with the opening line at -6 and the current line at Toledo -5.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bobcats +205 | Rockets -248

Spread: Bobcats +5.5 (-110) | Rockets -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 159.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toledo will win straight-up is 71%.

Ohio Bobcats

The MAC Conference is expected to have only one team in the NCAA Tournament this season, with the bid likely going to the winner of the MAC Conference Tournament. According to Joe Lunardi's Bracketology, Akron is currently favored to secure that spot as they sit at the top of the league and are projected as a 13-seed. Seeding becomes crucial in the conference tournament, and Ohio is currently ranked fifth with a 12-9 record. Despite a recent loss to Arkansas State, Ohio had previously been on a four-game winning streak in the league. Guard Jaylin Hunter has been a standout player for Ohio, leading the team in scoring with an average of 14.8 points per game and also excelling in assists and rebounds. Hunter's recent performances have been impressive, scoring 20 or more points in his last three games. Shereef Mitchell, another guard for Ohio, has also been a consistent scorer, averaging 13.3 points per game. AJ Clayton, a forward, is the team's top shooter and has made 49 three-pointers with a shooting percentage of 40.5%. In terms of overall rankings, Ohio is currently ranked 171st according to KenPom, with a stronger offensive performance (102nd in offensive efficiency) compared to their defensive performance (278th in defensive efficiency). The team plays at the 192nd fastest tempo in college hoops. The injury report for Ohio states that there are no listed injuries. As for their season statistics, Ohio has an offensive power ranking of 157, ranking 75th in offense with an average of 78.43 points per game and 160th in defense with an average of 71.17 points allowed per game. They have a 13-11 record for the season with a 10-13 against the spread (ATS). Offensively, the team shoots 46.00% from the field (ranked 108th), 71.49% from the free-throw line (ranked 188th), and 35.52% from three-point range (ranked 101st). They average 36.09 rebounds per game (ranked 156th), 14.09 offensive assists, and 9.78 turnovers per game (ranked 124th and 26th, respectively). Defensively, Ohio allows opponents to shoot 42.46% from the field (ranked 117th), 70.13% from the Count the basket!! 📺ESPN+// https://t.co/88X2EfgEmk #OUohyeah pic.twitter.com/cXvfgaPtWm