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

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The Toledo Rockets took care of business on Friday against #8 seed UMass, which dumped previously unbeaten #1 seed Miami (OH) 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 5 games. Toledo’s offense has rolled up at least 77 points in both MAC Tournament games and in 6 of the past 7 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 +12.5 underdog. In fact, Akron has won 4 in a row in the series while covering 2 of the past 3.

Akron was considered the MAC Tournament favorite even before Miami was dispatched. It hasn’t been sharp, topping Buffalo just 73-70 in the first round as a -12.5 favorite while beating rival Kent State 75-68 as a -6.5 favorite on Friday. Still, Akron has won 9 straight while going 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games. Based on Akron’s 10-point win in the only meeting this season and the fact that it has been on a winning streak, let’s lay the points.

Toledo vs Akron prediction: Akron -7 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable to -8.