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Akron Zips Set to Face Toledo Rockets in Highly Anticipated MAC Showdown

Game time: February 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Savage Arena — Toledo, OH

Article updated Feb 20, 6:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming matchup between the Akron Zips and Toledo Rockets in Toledo, Ohio is set to be a highly anticipated game in the Mid-American Conference. The Zips currently hold

Game outlook

The upcoming matchup between the Akron Zips and Toledo Rockets in Toledo, Ohio is set to be a highly anticipated game in the Mid-American Conference. The Zips currently hold the top spot in the conference with a record of 16-6, while the Rockets are close behind in second place with a record of 16-9. Akron is coming off a strong win against Buffalo, while Toledo secured a comeback victory against Ohio. Akron will be without Nate Johnson for the game, while Toledo has a healthy roster. Toledo is favored to win by 2 points according to the betting odds. Don't miss out on our College Basketball Picks for this exciting game!

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Zips +105 | Rockets -125

Spread: Zips +2 (-110) | Rockets -2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toledo will win straight-up is 56%.

Akron Zips

Akron's basketball team is performing above average in scoring, shooting, and defense this season. They are averaging 71.1 points per game, shooting 45.8% overall and 33.9% from three-point range offensively. They are also allowing only 64.5 points per game defensively, holding opponents to 42.4% shooting overall and 29.8% from three-point range. Enrique Freeman leads the team in scoring and rebounding, while Kaleb Thornton leads in assists. With a power ranking of 25, Akron is ranked 143 in offense and 23 in defense. They have a 19-6 record for the season. Offensive stats include shooting 45.82% from the field and 73.74% from the free-throw line, making an average of 34.05% of their three-pointers. Defensively, they allow 42.60% shooting from the field and 67.37% from the free-throw line, with an average of 30.51% of three-pointers allowed. Overall, Akron is showing strength on both ends of the court this season.

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Toledo Rockets Analysis

Toledo Rockets have a strong offense, averaging 80.8 points per game while shooting 48.1% overall and 37.6% from three-point range. Ra’Heim Moss leads the team with 16.4 points per game, supported by Dante Maddox Jr with 15.9 points per game. The team also has two other players averaging double figures in scoring. Defensively, they allow 77.6 points per game and opponents shoot 49.2% overall and 35.2% from three-point land. Tyler Cochran leads in rebounds with 6.8 per game, steals with 2.0 per game, and Javan Simmons leads in blocked shots with 1.0 per game. Toledo has a power ranking of 176 and a record of 16-9 (12-13 ATS). Recent matchups have shown Toledo going 2-1 against Akron. Triple by @Dante21x puts Rockets up three but Bobcats answer with 2 FTs. Ohio 78 Toledo 79 35.4 rem./2H #TeamToledo pic.twitter.com/1yqZndZgQD

Akron's Strong Defense Propels Them to Top Spot in MAC Standings

Akron currently holds the top spot in the Mid-American Conference standings, leading Toledo by one game following their 77-70 victory over the Rockets on February 2. This victory, in which Akron covered the 3.5-point spread as the home team, highlights their strong defensive capabilities as they limit opponents to 64.5 points per game, ranking 21st nationally. Notably, Akron's perimeter defense has been exceptional, restricting opponents to just 29.8% shooting from beyond the arc. Despite Toledo's impressive 3-point shooting percentage of 37.6%, Akron managed to limit them to 17% in their previous matchup. The Zips have covered the spread in three of their last five games, while Toledo has only covered in one of their last four and in six of their last 14. Enrique Freeman, Akron's leading scorer and rebounder, poses a significant challenge for Toledo as the Rockets struggled to secure offensive rebounds in their first encounter. Toledo's scoring output of 70 points in their previous meeting fell below their current average by 10.8 points, showcasing Akron's strong defensive capabilities.

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SportsJaw Zips vs Rockets archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Zips vs Rockets matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Akron Zips+109 → +115Moved
  • Moneyline · Toledo Rockets-131 → -136Moved
  • Spread · Akron Zips+2 (-110) → +2 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Toledo Rockets-2 (-110) → -2 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over150 (-110) → 150.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under150 (-110) → 150.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Akron Zips
16-6 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 1-9-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Toledo Rockets
16-8 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-20T11:14:31.287Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-02Toledo Rockets 70 · Akron Zips 77
  • 2023-02-21Akron Zips 63 · Toledo Rockets 84
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Toledo Rockets defeated Akron Zips 72-64

Toledo Rockets defeated Akron Zips 72-64 on February 20, 2024, a 8-point decision in the series. Toledo Rockets' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 32-22. Against SportsJaw's recorded Akron Zips +2 (-110) spread, Toledo Rockets covered, while the 136 combined points finished under the recorded total of 150.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BookieslayerSpread · Toledo Rockets -2 (-110)Win
  • BookieslayerTotal · Under 150 (-110)Win
  • PeytoncSpread · Akron Zips +2 (-110)Loss
  • DengWinsTotal · Under 150 (-110)Win
  • RcollinsTotal · Over 150 (-110)Loss
  • JtmcentireTotal · Under 150.5 (-110)Win
  • HitmanhartSpread · Toledo Rockets -2 (-110)Win
  • GsimmsSpread · Toledo Rockets -2 (-110)Win
  • BillywatersSpread · Akron Zips +2 (-110)Loss