The Toledo Rockets (5-1) go head-to-head against the North Alabama Lions (2-4) at Savage Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
North Alabama Lions vs. Toledo Rockets Betting Prediction
The Lions are trying to rebound after their 77-58 loss to the Troy Trojans in their last game. Troy’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over North Alabama. The Trojans had a rate of 0.614 (above their season average of 0.498), while the Lions posted a mark of 0.390 (below their season average of 0.453). Kendarius Smith led North Alabama in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The last time the Rockets took the court, they were victorious over the UC Irvine Anteaters, 67-60. Toledo’s 0.484 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over UC Irvine, who had a mark of 0.406. The Rockets’ mark was below their season average of 0.594, while the Anteaters’ was below their season average of 0.529. With 17 points and six rebounds, Luke Knapke had a solid game for Toledo.
The aggressive Toledo offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this battle. Since the 2017-18 season, the Rockets rank 46th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.275, while North Alabama has been among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 320th-ranked FTA rate of 0.287).
North Alabama at Toledo Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Toledo, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Toledo averages 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 93rd in the nation. North Alabama ranks 301st in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
The Rockets rank 44th in assists per game (15.6) while the Lions rank 247th (12.5).
Toledo averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 88th in the country. North Alabama ranks 253rd in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
The Lions rank 184th in steals per game (6.0) while the Rockets rank 303rd (3.9).
North Alabama ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (29.5) while Toledo ranks 116th in three pointers allowed per game (20.9).
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