It will be a battle between two phenomenal offenses when the Central Michigan Chippewas (20-8, 9-6 MAC) square off with the Toledo Rockets (22-6, 10-5 MAC) at McGuirk Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Toledo Rockets vs. Central Michigan Chippewas ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Chippewas defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 77-66, while the Rockets beat the Ball State Cardinals 80-72.
The Rockets had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 36.7 (above their season average of 29.3), while the Cardinals had a turnover percentage of 26.5 (above their season average of 17.4). Meanwhile, Central Michigan played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.4 (worse than their season average of 14.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.522). For those same stats, Eastern Michigan was 20.9 and 0.482, respectively. Central Michigan was led by Kevin McKay, who put up 23 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Marreon Jackson fueled Toledo with 19 points.
In their first matchup this season, Luke Knapke led the Rockets to a 76-72 win. He notched a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds. The Rockets’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Chippewas. Toledo had a rate of 40.9, while Central Michigan posted a mark of 31.3.
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Central Michigan currently ranks 48th in offensive efficiency and Toledo is 51st in defensive efficiency.
Toledo Rockets vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Central Michigan, ATS Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Toledo ranks 13th in rebounds per game (40.2) while Central Michigan ranks 239th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- The Rockets rank 16th in assists per game (16.7) while the Chippewas rank 143rd (13.3).
- Toledo ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Central Michigan ranks 134th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
- The Chippewas rank 28th in steals per game (7.9) while the Rockets rank 206th (5.1).
- Toledo averages 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 36th in the country. Central Michigan ranks 184th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rockets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 9.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Chippewas have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
