Toledo Rockets at Northern Illinois Huskies ATS Prediction 02/02/19

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The Toledo Rockets (17-4, 5-3 MAC) will be at the Convocation Center to challenge the Northern Illinois Huskies (12-9, 5-3 MAC) in a MAC matchup. Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Toledo Rockets at Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Huskies beat the Ohio Bobcats 71-60, while the Rockets edged the Miami (OH) RedHawks 66-63.

The Rockets held the RedHawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 5.7 (below their season average of 31.9) and had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 14.7). Meanwhile, Northern Illinois dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.358 (above their season average of 0.204) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.491 (below their season average of 0.557). For those same stats, Ohio was 0.268 and 0.402, respectively. Dante Thorpe fueled Northern Illinois with 20 points and five rebounds. Nate Navigato had a good game for Toledo, putting up 20 points and eight rebounds.

The Rockets dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Toledo won 97-67. Toledo made 14 of their 29 three pointers (48.3 percent), while Northern Illinois was 3-13 (23.1 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

This matchup pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Northern Illinois ranks 29th in effective field goal percentage (0.554) and Toledo is 43rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.468).

Toledo Rockets at Northern Illinois Huskies Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Toledo ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Northern Illinois ranks 255th (19.0).
  • The Rockets rank 19th in rebounds per game (40.4) while the Huskies rank 142nd (35.9).
  • Northern Illinois ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Toledo ranks 97th (6.2).
  • The Rockets average 17.4 assists per game, which ranks 14th in the country. The Huskies rank 196th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
  • Toledo ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.5) while Northern Illinois ranks 195th (1.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
  • The Huskies have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Northern Illinois has defeated opponents by an average of 5.4 points.