Savage Arena features an NCAAB clash between the host Toledo Rockets and the visiting Norfolk State Spartans in college hoops action on Tuesday.

The Rockets sport records of 7-3 and 2-3 ATS heading into this battle, while the Spartans have 7-5 and 3-0 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 3-2 for the Rockets and 0-3 for the Spartans.



View Norfolk State vs Toledo Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Rockets, most recently No. 229 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Spartans, who rate No. 81 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 75-66 victory for the Rockets.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Toledo's No. 71-ranked scoring average of 74.9 PPG, against a Spartans defense rated No. 121 and allowing 64.2 PPG. The Rockets FG% has averaged 46.4% to date this season, more than the Spartans shooters have managed so far (42.2% per game).

Defensively, Norfolk State features the nation's No. 120-rated defense on the road, allowing 68 points per game. Toledo, meanwhile, comes in at No. 109 nationally in scoring at home.

Norfolk State lost its last outing, a 68-36 result against Illinois State on December 18. Norfolk State was crushed on Sunday, getting blown out by Illinois State and falling by a 68-36 score at Redbird Arena.

In their last action, Toledo was an 86-77 Sportsbook at home against Youngstown State. They covered the 2–point spread as underdogs. The Rockets grabbed an 86-77 win over the Penguins on Saturday, behind a 21-point effort from Dominique Buckley at Savage Arena.


Toledo Rockets Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Florida Gulf Coast are 1-0
After playing Youngstown State are 3-3
After a win are 7-3

A few Spartans at Rockets trends to consider:
Toledo is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Toledo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Toledo is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
Toledo is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home


Next up:
Norfolk State at St. Francis NY, Friday, December 23
Toledo at Florida Gulf Coast, Thursday, December 22