Ohio Bobcats vs Toledo Rockets Pick – 3/13/2025

The Ohio Bobcats and Toledo Rockets are set to face off in the quarterfinals of the MAC tournament on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. This Mid-American Conference showdown promises to be a compelling contest, with both teams aiming to bolster their standings as the season progresses.

Ohio Bobcats vs Toledo Rockets Game Preview

Heading into this matchup, the Ohio Bobcats hold a 16-15 overall record, with a 12-3 mark at home and a 3-10 record on the road. Their recent form includes a narrow 83-79 home loss to the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Offensively, the Bobcats average 79.6 points per game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 35.8% from three-point range. Forward AJ Clayton leads the team with 14.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Defensively, Ohio allows 75.4 points per game, with opponents shooting 45.8% from the field and 37.8% from beyond the arc.

The Toledo Rockets enter the game with a 17-14 overall record, including a 10-5 home record and a 6-9 record on the road. They are currently on a four-game losing streak, most recently falling 96-87 at home to the Akron Zips. The Rockets' offense averages 77.6 points per game, shooting 46.0% from the field and 33.8% from three-point range. Sophomore guard Sam Lewis leads the team with 15.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Defensively, Toledo allows 79.3 points per game, with opponents shooting 49.2% from the field and 37.9% from three-point range.

Betting Insights

Recent betting trends provide valuable insights for this matchup:

• Ohio is 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last six games.
• The total has gone over in 12 of Ohio's last 18 games.
• Ohio is 1-7 ATS in their last eight games against Toledo.
• Ohio is 0-8 straight up (SU) in their last eight games against Toledo.
• Toledo is 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up loss.
• The total has gone over in 17 of Toledo's last 25 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5 points.

In their last 10 head-to-head meetings, Toledo has dominated with a 9-1 record, both straight up and ATS. The Rockets have also won the last seven matchups against the Bobcats.

Ohio Bobcats vs Toledo Rockets Prediction

Considering the current form and historical performance, this game presents a challenging scenario for bettors. Ohio's recent struggles against Toledo, combined with the Rockets' home-court advantage, suggest that Toledo may have the upper hand. However, both teams have shown vulnerabilities, particularly on defense, which could lead to a high-scoring affair.

Given these factors, a prudent approach would be to focus on the total points market. With both teams averaging over 77 points per game and recent trends favoring the over, betting on the total points to go over the set line appears to be a reasonable option. As always, it's important to consider all variables and bet responsibly.

Be sure to check out all our free NCAABB picks here.