Toledo Rockets vs Akron Zips Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/14/26

The Toledo Rockets took care of business on Friday against No. 8 seed UMass, who dumped previous unbeaten No. 1 seed Miami-Ohio in the first round. The Rockets are looking for their 20th victory of the season, although it needs to win the MAC for any chance at an NCAA Tournament shot. It cooled off UMass 77-67 on Friday as a 2.5-point favorite, and it is now 4-1 ATS in the past five games. Toledo’s offense has rolled up at least 77 points in both MAC Tournament games, and six of the past seven outings since Feb. 24. Toledo played Akron just once during the regular season, falling 91-81 on the home floor of the Zips, although the Rockets covered as a 12.5-point underdog. In fact, Akron has won four in a row in the series, while covering two of the past three meetings.

Akron was considered the MAC Tournament favorites, even before Miami was dispatched. It hasn’t been sharp, topping Buffalo just 73-70 in the first round as a 12.5-point favorite, while beating rival Kent State 75-68 as a 6.5-point favorite on Friday. Still, Akron has won nine in a row, while going 4-1 ATS in the past five games. Based on Akron’s 10-point win in the only meeting this season, and the fact it has been on a win streak, let’s lay the points.

Akron -7 (-110) at time of publishing. Playable to -8.