Toledo-Akron Preview

The Toledo Rockets and the Akron Zips will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Rubber Bowl. Oddsmakers currently have the Zips listed as 6-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Aaron Opelt threw for one TD and 216 yards as Toledo lost 21-20 to Central Michigan in Week 9. The Rockets covered the 3.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 56.5. Dennis Kennedy rushed for three touchdowns to lead Akron to a 42-35 win over Eastern Michigan in Week 8. The Zips covered the 4.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day's posted total of 53.5. Current streak: Toledo has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Toledo: 2-6 SU, 4-4 ATS Akron: 4-4 SU, 5-2-1 ATS Toledo most recently: When playing in November are 6-4 When playing on turf are 3-7 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 4-6 Akron most recently: When playing in November are 5-5 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 2-8 When playing within the conference are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toledo's last 6 games on the road Toledo is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games on the road Toledo is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Akron's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 7 of Akron's last 9 games Akron is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home Akron is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up: Toledo at Western Michigan, Saturday, November 15 Akron home to Buffalo, Thursday, November 13