Toledo Rockets vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Free Prediction 02/19/19

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The Toledo Rockets (20-5, 8-4 MAC) will be at the Convocation Center to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles (11-14, 5-7 MAC) in a MAC matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Toledo Rockets vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Eagles fell to the Kent State Golden Flashes, 71-58, while the Rockets were defeated by the 25th-ranked Buffalo Bulls, 88-82.

Toledo held Buffalo to an effective field goal percentage of 0.478 (below their season average of 0.539) while Eastern Michigan had a better effective field goal percentage (0.469 vs. 0.490). Eastern Michigan rallied around Kevin McAdoo, who finished with 13 points. Jaelan Sanford, meanwhile was a key piece for Toledo with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

The Eagles captured this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the last game, Toledo won 64-63. Toledo’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Eastern Michigan. The Rockets had a rate of 0.066, while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.030. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Eastern Michigan may have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this battle. The Eagles rank 318th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.189, while Toledo ranks 10th in FTA rate allowed (0.167).

Toledo Rockets vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Toledo, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Toledo ranks 17th in assists per game (16.6) while Eastern Michigan ranks 254th in assists allowed per game (16.8).
  • The Eagles average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 58th in the nation. The Rockets rank 97th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
  • Toledo ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while Eastern Michigan ranks 66th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
  • The Rockets average 26.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 46th in the country. The Eagles rank 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
  • Toledo ranks 10th in rebounds per game (40.8) while Eastern Michigan ranks 121st in rebounds allowed per game (34.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 62.2 points per game (7.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
  • The Rockets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 10.3 for the season.