Toledo Rockets at Eastern Michigan Eagles ATS Prediction 02/01/20

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The Toledo Rockets (11-10, 3-5 MAC) and their great offense head to Eastern Michigan to play the Eagles (10-10, 0-7 MAC) and their superb defense. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Toledo Rockets vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Eagles fell to the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 73-68, while the Rockets were defeated by the Kent State Golden Flashes, 83-70.

Toledo had a better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 29.4) while Eastern Michigan did a great job of getting and making free throws (20-26; 76.9 percent). Boubacar Toure had a good game for Eastern Michigan, putting up 16 points and 12 rebounds. Toledo, meanwhile, rallied around Luke Knapke, who contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Rockets won the most recent matchup 64-58. Toledo was lights out from beyond the arc (13-28; 46.4 percent). Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 20.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Toledo ranks 39th in offensive efficiency and Eastern Michigan ranks 37th in defensive efficiency.

Toledo at Eastern Michigan Free Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Michigan, ATS Winner – Eastern Michigan, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Toledo ranks 35th in assists per game (15.4) while Eastern Michigan ranks 263rd (10.1).
  • The Eagles average 10.9 steals per game, which ranks second in the NCAA. The Rockets rank 143rd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • Eastern Michigan ranks 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Toledo ranks 120th (3.5).
  • The Rockets rank 56th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Eagles rank 241st in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
  • Toledo ranks 44th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Eastern Michigan ranks 192nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
  • The Rockets have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Toledo has defeated opponents by an average of 6.2 points.