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Ohio vs. Toledo Prediction and Odds (Rockets Gunning for a Season Sweep of Bobcats)

By Matt De Saro

The Toledo Rockets can tie things up in the MAC with a second win over Ohio in conference play.
The Toledo Rockets can tie things up in the MAC with a second win over Ohio in conference play. / Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports
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Mid-American Conference rivals, the Ohio Bobcats and Toledo Rockets, do battle in a very pivotal game in terms of MAC standings.

Ohio currently leads the conference with a 10-1 record while Toledo is in second at 10-2.

A Rockets’ win would tie them with Ohio and give them a tiebreaker should the pair end the season locked atop the standings. Toledo comes off a tough loss at Ball State and looks to bounce back against a Bobcats team riding a five-game win streak.

Here are the odds for Tuesday night MAC-tion, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Ohio vs. Toledo Odds, Spread, and Total

Spread:

  • Ohio +2.5 (-110)
  • Toledo -2.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Ohio +120
  • Toledo -145

Total: 151 (Over -110/Under -110)

Ohio vs. Toledo Prediction and Pick

The Bobcats are not only coming into this game trying to maintain their conference lead but also with a bit of revenge on the mind. Toledo was the only team to beat Ohio so far in conference play. Toledo actually blew Ohio out 87-69 in late January. The team rebounded to win their last five in a row and could grow their lead to two games with a win tonight. 

That is easier said than done with the Rockets sporting a top 15 scoring offense. Their defense ranks 203rd, but their offense has been so good that they are also 38th in average score margin at +8.8. Toledo is also a superior rebounding team that ranks inside the top 20. Ohio is more of a balanced team with an offense that ranks 74th and a defense that ranks 72nd. But that balance was not able to stop or even slow down Toledo the last time these two teams clashed.

Looking back on that last game, Toledo’s offense and high-tempo were too much for Ohio to handle. The Rockets controlled the boards and scored a lot off of turnovers. I don’t see Ohio being able to adjust to get fix these matchup holes and will be taking Toledo as slight favorites to sweep this series. 

Pick: Toledo -2.5 (-110)

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