Ball State at Toledo 2/29/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Ball State Cardinals hit the road for a matchup with the Toledo Rockets.  The Cardinals are (16-12), coming off a 71-61 win win over Western Michigan.  The Rockets are (14-14), after winning on the road at Central Michigan, 93-81.

In the Cardinals win over Western Michigan, Ball State was led on offense by Tahjai Teague.  Teague secured a double-double, totaling 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists.  The Cardinals connected on 44% from the floor and 40% from 3-point range.  The difference came from the foul line, as Ball State out scored Western Michigan 19 to 7.  The two teams combined to turn the ball over 37 times. 

Teague is leading the way for the Cardinals, registering 14.5 points and 9.1 rebounds on the year.  Ishmael El-Amin is recording 14.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.  Ball State is averaging 69 points of offense, while shooting 34% from 3-point range. 

In the Rockets win over Central Michigan, Toledo was guided during the game by Marreon Jackson.  Jackson recorded 37 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.  Toledo shot a sizzling 57% from the floor and 63% from 3-point distance.  The Rockets  made 95% of their free throws, making 19 of 20.  The Rockets had 20 turnovers, which led to Central Michigan attempting 13 more shots from the floor.  Toledo led 47-40 at the half. 

Marreon Jackson is registering 19.8 points and 5.6 assists for the Rockets on the year.  Luke Knapke is recording 15.7 points and 8 rebounds per contest.  Toledo is collecting 75.4 points on average, while knocking down over 44% of their shots from the floor.