The Toledo Rockets (5-2) will travel to the Wolstein Center to square off against the Cleveland State Vikings (4-4). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Toledo Rockets vs. Cleveland State Vikings ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Vikings defeated the Robert Morris Colonials 70-59, while the Rockets won a close one over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 65-63.
Toledo dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.189 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 16.8 (better than their season average of 17.0). For those same stats, Oakland put up marks of 0.107 and 18.4, respectively. The Vikings, on the other hand, knocked down 19 of their 24 free throws (79.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.406). Algevon Eichelberger played well for Cleveland State with 21 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Toledo received a boost from Luke Knapke, who finished with 17 points and seven rebounds.
The Rockets won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 80-67. The Rockets’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Vikings. Toledo had a rate of 4.6, while Cleveland State posted a mark of 24.0.
The inefficient offense of Cleveland State will square off against the elite defense of Toledo. Dating back to last season, the Vikings rank 263rd in offensive efficiency, while the Rockets are 44th in defensive efficiency. The Rockets figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Toledo Rockets at Cleveland State Vikings Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Toledo, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Toledo averages 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 17th in the country. Cleveland State ranks 317th in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
- The Rockets rank 40th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Vikings rank 197th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Cleveland State ranks 180th in steals per game (6.1) while Toledo ranks 232nd (5.7).
- The Rockets rank 16th in assists per game (16.5) while the Vikings rank 273rd in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- Toledo ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Cleveland State ranks 270th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
