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Akron @ Toledo

Current Records: Akron 13-5; Toledo 16-4

What to Know

The Toledo Rockets are 6-2 against the Akron Zips since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Friday. Toledo and Akron will face off in a Mid-American battle at 7 p.m. ET at Savage Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Zips winning the first 95-94 at home and Toledo taking the second 91-76.

The Buffalo Bulls typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Toledo proved too difficult a challenge. Toledo enjoyed a cozy 86-75 victory over the Bulls.

Meanwhile, Akron narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Central Michigan Chippewas 60-56.

The Rockets are the favorite in this one, with an expected 8-point margin of victory. They are currently seven-for-seven against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

The wins brought Toledo up to 16-4 and Akron to 13-5. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Toledo enters the matchup with 80.2 points per game on average, good for 20th best in college basketball. But the Zips come into the game boasting the 28th fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 62.1. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Savage Arena -- Toledo, Ohio
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
  • Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Watch on your Phone: CBS Sports App
  • Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV
  • Ticket Cost: $22.66

Odds

The Rockets are a big 8-point favorite against the Zips, according to the latest college basketball odds.

Bettors have moved against the Rockets slightly, as the game opened with the Rockets as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Toledo have won six out of their last eight games against Akron.

  • Feb 02, 2021 - Toledo 91 vs. Akron 76
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Akron 95 vs. Toledo 94
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Toledo 99 vs. Akron 89
  • Feb 05, 2019 - Toledo 63 vs. Akron 52
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Toledo 77 vs. Akron 56
  • Jan 05, 2018 - Toledo 67 vs. Akron 65
  • Feb 14, 2017 - Akron 71 vs. Toledo 65
  • Jan 15, 2016 - Toledo 78 vs. Akron 64