The Toledo Rockets (24-6, 12-5 MAC) welcome the Eastern Michigan Eagles (15-15, 9-8 MAC) to Savage Arena as the regular season finishes up. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, 2019.
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Toledo Rockets Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Rockets won big over the Western Michigan Broncos 76-57, while the Eagles were victorious over the Ball State Cardinals 68-61.
The Eagles had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 17.7) and held the Cardinals to an effective field goal percentage of 0.423 (below their season average of 0.528). The Rockets, on the other hand, had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.594 (above their season average of 0.532) and had a free throw rate of 0.396 (above their season average of 0.201). Willie Jackson had a good game for Toledo, putting up 10 points and 11 rebounds. Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, rallied around James Thompson IV, who put up 20 points and 23 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Elijah Minnie led the Eagles to a 76-69 win. He scored a game-high 23 points. One of Eastern Michigan’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Toledo had just eight.
The prolific offense of Toledo will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Eastern Michigan. The Rockets currently rank 61st in offensive efficiency, while the Eagles are 196th in defensive efficiency. The Rockets figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Eagles, who rank 14th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.3 percent), will square off against the Rockets, who rank 55th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
Eastern Michigan at Toledo Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Michigan, ATS Winner – Eastern Michigan, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Toledo ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Eastern Michigan ranks 270th (16.8).
- The Eagles average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. The Rockets rank 136th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Toledo blocks 4.7 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 18th in the country. Eastern Michigan ranks 82nd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Rockets rank 48th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while the Eagles rank 241st (20.0).
- Toledo averages 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 18th in the country. Eastern Michigan ranks 134th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
- The Rockets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 9.8 for the season.
