Toledo vs Akron Picks and Prediction – 11/27/2024

The Toledo Rockets visit InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio on Tuesday to play the Akron Zips in a Mid-American Conference clash, which is the final game of the regular season for both teams. Toledo is 7-4 overall and 4-3 in MAC play. Toledo was defeated by Ohio 24-7 last week and had its two-game winning streak snapped in the process. Toledo is bowl game-eligible. Keep up to date with all the college football action, with our expert college football picks.

Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason has thrown for 2,168 yards with 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Connor Walendzak is the top rusher for Toledo with 370 yards and one touchdown but is averaging only 3.6 yards per carry. Jerjuan Newton leads all receivers for Toledo with 56 receptions for 868 yards and an average of 15.5 yards per reception. Newton has caught 10 touchdown passes. The Toledo defense has made 26 quarterback sacks and intercepted 10 passes.

The Akron Zips look for their second straight victory on Tuesday when hosting conference rival Toledo. Akron is 3-8 overall and 2-5 in MAC play. The Zips defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 38-17 last Wednesday, snapping a two-game losing streak in the process. With only one game remaining on the regular season schedule, Akron will not qualify for any bowl game, as they have the potential to win just four games.

Akron quarterback Ben Finley has thrown for 2,410 yards with 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Finley has been sacked 23 times. Jordan Simmons is the leading rusher with 664 yards and an average of 6.0 yards per carry. Simmons has scored two touchdowns on the ground. Adrian Norton leads all receivers with 831 yards and an average of 19.3 yards per reception. Norton has seven touchdown receptions. Akron's defense has made 17 quarterback sacks and intercepted three passes.

Akron's coaching staff will have difficulty keeping its players concentrated on the game at hand as many will be looking to next season, the transfer portal, and graduation. Toledo has qualified for a bowl game and has as much more incentive in this matchup as they want to impress the bowl selection committee. Toledo will pick up a victory behind a much tougher defense than Akron. Final Score Prediction, Toledo Rockets win and cover ATS 31-20.