Toledo Rockets at Ball State Cardinals Free Prediction 02/26/19

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The Toledo Rockets (21-6, 9-5 MAC) will be at John E. Worthen Arena to take on the Ball State Cardinals (14-13, 5-9 MAC) in a MAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

Toledo Rockets at Ball State Cardinals Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Cardinals fell to the Central Michigan Chippewas, 64-57, while the Rockets won a close one over the Northern Illinois Huskies, 57-54.

The Rockets had a free throw rate of 0.220 (above their season average of 0.205) and held the Huskies to an effective field goal percentage of 0.436 (below their season average of 0.534). Ball State, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (10-13; 76.9 percent). Ball State was led by Tahjai Teague, who put up 12 points and six rebounds. Nate Navigato played a pivotal role for Toledo with 21 points.

In their first matchup this season, Teague led the Cardinals to a 79-64 victory. He recorded a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Ball State’s 0.203 free throw rate was their largest strength over Toledo, who had a rate of 0.085.

A focal point for the Ball State offense is getting to the free throw line. The Cardinals rank 44th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.273), but Toledo is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 13th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.172).

Toledo Rockets vs. Ball State Cardinals ATS Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Toledo, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Toledo ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Ball State ranks 257th (19.2).
  • The Rockets rank 38th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Cardinals rank 100th (3.6).
  • Ball State averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 94th in the NCAA. Toledo ranks 108th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
  • The Rockets average 40.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 12th in the nation. The Cardinals rank 171st in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
  • Toledo ranks 16th in assists per game (16.6) while Ball State ranks 160th (13.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (7.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
  • The Cardinals’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 4.9 for the season.