Toledo-Akron Preview

The Toledo Rockets and the Akron Zips will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Rubber Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Zips listed as 6-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Aaron Opelt threw for one TD and 216 yards as Toledo lost 21-20 to Central Michigan in Week 9.
The Rockets covered the 3.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 56.5.
Dennis Kennedy rushed for three touchdowns to lead Akron to a 42-35 win over Eastern Michigan in Week 8.
The Zips covered the 4.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 53.5.
Current streak:
Toledo has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Toledo: 2-6 SU, 4-4 ATS
Akron: 4-4 SU, 5-2-1 ATS
Toledo most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 4-6

Akron most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toledo’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toledo’s last 6 games on the road
Toledo is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Toledo is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Akron’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Akron’s last 9 games
Akron is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Akron is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Toledo at Western Michigan, Saturday, November 15
Akron home to Buffalo, Thursday, November 13

 

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