Toledo Rockets vs Akron Zips NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

The Rockets and Zips are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Zips will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The odds for this Mid-American conference game currently have Akron as the -8 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 163 points.

TOLEDO ROCKETS VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Akron Zips -8

This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.

WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Zips.
• Not only will Akron pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 163 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can the Rockets Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Toledo improved to 8-6 on the season with a narrow 69-67 win over Central Michigan on Friday. The Rockets were favored by 5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 152.5 O/U line.

Toledo led 34-30 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37 points. Despite the close score, the Rockets managed to hold on for the win.

Toledo’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They connected on 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 13 threes for a 30.8% success rate. At the free-throw line, the Rockets shot 73.9%, making 17 of 23 attempts.

Jakobi Heady led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Javan Simmons and Kyler VanderJagt each added 17 points, with Simmons also contributing 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Sam Lewis chipped in 15 points, and Anthony Pritchard grabbed a team-high 9 rebounds to go along with his 12 points.

Toledo’s defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 of 36 shots to fall, a 55% success rate.

From three-point range, Toledo’s defense held their opponents to 4 of 13 shooting, or 30%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 17, a 73% clip. Toledo allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Can Akron Grab a Win at Home?

Akron Zips Recent Game/Games

The Zips improved to 8-5 on the season with a 105-81 road win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday. Akron entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the teams combined for 186 points, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.

Akron took control early, leading 54-38 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 51-43.

Akron’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 105 points while shooting 60.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.9%, thanks in part to their 70% shooting from two-point range and 42.9% from beyond the arc.

The Zips also connected on 84.6% of their free throws and dished out 21 assists. Christian Henry led the way with 20 points, while James Okonkwo added 17 in just 18 minutes of action.

Akron’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 44% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 19/35 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Akron’s defense allowed 9 made threes on 28 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts, a 72% success rate. Additionally, Akron gave up 11 offensive rebounds.