The Toledo Rockets (2-0) head to Wright State to take on the Raiders (1-1) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against tremendous defense. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Toledo Rockets vs. Wright State Raiders Free Prediction
The Rockets will be looking for similar success after thoroughly outplaying the Wilberforce Bulldogs in their last game, 99-58. The Rockets had a much better free throw rate (0.349 vs. 0.164) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 25.0). Toledo rallied around Willie Jackson, who was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
The last time the Raiders were in action, they lost big to the Murray State Racers, 73-54. Murray State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Wright State. The Racers had a rate of 42.9, while the Raiders posted a mark of 23.7. With 15 points and seven rebounds, Wright State’s Loudon Love had a solid game.
The Raiders won the only contest against the Rockets last season, 77-69. The Raiders knocked down 22 of their 30 free throws (73.3 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (17.6 vs. 20.4).
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Toledo takes on the elite defense of Wright State. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Rockets rank 19th in offensive efficiency, while the Raiders are 12th in defensive efficiency.
Toledo Rockets at Wright State Raiders Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Wright State ranks 101st in steals per game (6.7) while Toledo ranks 289th (3.8).
The Rockets rank 71st in blocks per game (4.0) while the Raiders rank 250th (2.1).
Toledo ranks 89th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Wright State ranks 237th (20.2).
The Rockets rank 38th in assists per game (15.8) while the Raiders rank 182nd (13.1).
Wright State averages 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 141st in the NCAA. Toledo ranks 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
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