College hoops betting interest focuses on the Toledo vs Western Michigan battle Saturday at Savage Arena as the Rockets look to defend home court and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Rockets sit at 14-14 (10-10 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Broncos are currently 12-16 (13-12 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Toledo is 9-11 OU, and Western Michigan is 14-11 OU.



View Western Michigan vs Toledo Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 85-rated Western Michigan taking on the No. 185-rated Rockets in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 72-67 win for the Rockets on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Toledo's No. 124-ranked scoring average of 70.1 PPG, against a Broncos defense rated No. 260 and allowing 70.3 PPG. The Rockets FG% has averaged 45.5% to date this season, more than the Broncos shooters have managed so far (42.9% per game).

Defensively, Western Michigan features the nation's No. 316-rated defense on the road, allowing 77.7 points per game. Toledo, meanwhile, comes in at No. 95 nationally in scoring at home.

Western Michigan was a 78-61 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Ball State. They covered the 4-point spread as favorites. Demetrius Ward scored 20 points leading the Broncos to a 78-61 victory over Ball State at University Arena on Wednesday.

Toledo was a 72-67 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Central Michigan. They failed to cover the 5.5-point spread as favorites. Julius Brown went off for 29 points and added 2 rebounds, leading Toledo over Central Michigan, 72-67, on Wednesday at Savage Arena.


Western Michigan Broncos Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Eastern Michigan are 6-4
After playing Ball State are 9-1
After a win are 4-6

Toledo Rockets Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Northern Illinois are 3-7
After playing Central Michigan are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

A few Broncos at Rockets trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Michigan's last 7 games when playing on the road against Toledo
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Western Michigan's last 10 games on the road
Western Michigan is 2-10-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Toledo
Western Michigan is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Toledo
Toledo is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Western Michigan
Toledo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games when playing Western Michigan
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toledo's last 12 games


Next up:
Western Michigan home to Eastern Michigan, Wednesday, February 29
Toledo at Northern Illinois, Wednesday, February 29