Toledo Rockets vs. Akron Zips Betting Odds & Winning Picks: November 5th 2008

It has been a brutal season for the Rockets, who have dropped six of their eight games this year. The last time Toledo was on the field the team suffered a tough, 24-23 loss to Central Michigan. The loss dropped Toledo’s league record to 1-3 on the season, and since the 2006 year the team is 7-13 against league opponents. Although Toledo only has two wins this year, both wins have come on the road, which is a shining light for the Rockets. As for the Zips, they have not played a game since October 18th when the team snatched a 42-35 win over Eastern Michigan. Usually playing at home gives a team an advantage, but that is not the case for Akron, which have dropped all three of its matchups at the Rubber Bowl this season. In the all-time series between the two teams on the field, the Rockets have won the last six meetings, and now have a 8-7 record over Akron.

5dimes.com oddsmakers currently have the Akron Zips listed at 6.5 betting odds favorites against the Toledo Rockets with the games over/under posted at 54 total points.

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Here are some betting trends to consider:
Zips are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a bye week.
Zips are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Zips are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Rockets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on turf.
Rockets are 8-21 ATS in their last 29 road games.
Rockets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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