Ohio Bobcats vs. Toledo Rockets Free Pick - Odds - Expert Preview

Ohio Bobcats vs. Toledo Rockets Free Pick - Odds - Expert Preview

Deborah
Date: March 10, 5:00 pm

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Toledo -5.5
Total: 162.5

The Ohio Bobcats will face the Toledo Rockets on March 10, 2023, at 05:00 PM EST at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Ohio. The current point spread favors Toledo by 5.5 points, and the total over-under is set at 162.5 points.

Last Game

The Ohio Bobcats are coming off a 76-67 win against the Akron Zips. The Bobcats shot 48.1% from the field, 36.4% from beyond the arc, and 72.2% from the free-throw line. They outrebounded the Zips 38-31 and had 14 assists and 10 turnovers.

The Toledo Rockets, on the other hand, are coming off a 80-72 loss against the Bowling Green Falcons. The Rockets shot 43.1% from the field, 34.5% from beyond the arc, and 75% from the free-throw line. They outrebounded the Falcons 37-31 but had fewer assists (13) than turnovers (15).

Power Stats

Assists

Ohio averages 13.4 assists per game, ranking 187th in the nation. Toledo, on the other hand, averages 16.3 assists per game, ranking 28th in the nation. Toledo's superior ball movement and ability to find the open man should give them an advantage in this category.

Turnovers

Ohio averages 12.6 turnovers per game, ranking 128th in the nation. Toledo averages 11.8 turnovers per game, ranking 66th in the nation. Both teams take care of the ball relatively well, but Toledo's slightly lower turnover rate gives them an edge.

Rebounding

Ohio averages 33.6 rebounds per game, ranking 230th in the nation. Toledo averages 36.3 rebounds per game, ranking 101st in the nation. While neither team is particularly dominant on the boards, Toledo's slight rebounding advantage could help them control the tempo of the game.

Shooting Percentage

Ohio shoots 45.1% from the field, ranking 106th in the nation. Toledo shoots 47.9% from the field, ranking 18th in the nation. Toledo's higher shooting percentage suggests that they are more efficient and could have a better chance of winning if they maintain their shooting form.

Betting Odds Trends

Here are the five best trends for each team:

Ohio Bobcats:

  • The Bobcats are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games as underdogs.
  • The under is 5-0 in the Bobcats' last five games overall.
  • The Bobcats are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games against teams with a winning record.
  • The Bobcats are 4-1 against the spread in their last five road games.
  • The Bobcats are 7-1 straight up in their last eight games against Toledo.

Toledo Rockets:

  • The Rockets are10-1 straight up in their last 11 games overall.
  • The over is 4-1 in the Rockets' last five games following a loss.
  • The Rockets are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games as favorites.
  • The Rockets are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 home games.
  • The Rockets are 6-2 straight up in their last eight games against Ohio.

Based on these trends, the under could be a smart bet for Ohio supporters, as they tend to play low-scoring games. However, Toledo's strong record against the spread as favorites makes this a metric more of a wash.

Injuries

Neither team has reported any significant injuries for this matchup.

Ohio at Toledo Free Pick ATS 03/10/23

While Ohio has historically performed well against Toledo, the Rockets come into this game with a superior record and a more well-rounded game. Their higher shooting percentage, stronger rebounding, and superior assist rate should give them the edge they need to win this game, even with the five-point spread we're laying the points'.

Free Pick: Take Toledo -5.5
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