The Toledo Rockets (7-4, 4-3) are on the road aiming to end the regular season strong as they face the Akron Zips (3-8, 2-5) in a MACtion matchup on Tuesday. Toledo is already bowl eligible and looking to rebound from a 24-7 loss to Ohio, while Akron, eliminated from postseason contention, seeks to finish the season with back-to-back wins following a 38-17 win over Kent State. Toledo leads the all-time series 13-9.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at InfoCision Stadium in Akron. Toledo is favored by 8.5 points, with an over/under of 49 points. Before placing any bets, check out Week 12 college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s Jimmie Kaylor, a seasoned NFL and college football expert.
Kaylor has been on a hot streak, posting a 214-136-6 record and profiting 69.79 units over the last two seasons. He has extensive experience in NFL and college football, which gives him an edge when making betting picks.
Why Toledo can cover
Toledo is led by quarterback Tucker Gleason, a productive playmaker with 2,168 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. His top targets are wide receivers Jerjuan Newton (868 yards, 10 touchdowns) and Junior Vandeross III (679 yards, 4 touchdowns). Toledo has won four straight against Akron, making them the favorite to cover.
Why Akron can cover
Akron is coming off its strongest performance of the season, a dominant 38-17 win over Kent State, where they rushed for 277 yards. Quarterback Ben Finley, who transferred from NC State and Cal, has 2,410 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, giving Akron a chance to surprise.
How to make Toledo vs. Akron picks
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