The Toledo Rockets will be trying to slam the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday when the teams tip off at Savage Arena in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Toledo Rockets betting line opened as -5.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Toledo Rockets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Northern Illinois Huskies will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 8-9 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Toledo Rockets are 9-9 ATS. Northern Illinois Huskies are 9-8 on betting the total; Toledo Rockets are 11-7.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 115-rated Toledo Rockets and the No. 136-ranked Northern Illinois Huskies, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Toledo's No. 27-ranked scoring average of 81.5 PPG, against a Northern Illinois Huskies defense rated No. 66 and allowing 67.75 PPG. The Toledo Rockets FG% has averaged 47.91% to date this season, more than the Northern Illinois Huskies shooters have managed so far (43.37% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Huskies endured a 73-66 loss at the hands of the Golden Flashes on Tuesday, despite a 12-point effort from Levi Bradley at NIU Convocation Center.
The Rockets got a 25-point performance from Steve Taylor, Jr., who added 25 rebounds, as Toledo ran past Ohio 79-76 on Tuesday at Ohio University Convocation Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Northern Illinois home to Akron, Tuesday, January 31st
Toledo at Ball State, Tuesday, January 31st