Toledo Rockets vs Ball State Cardinals 3/3/2023 Picks Predictions

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The Toledo Rockets will go against the Ball State Cardinals in NCAAB action in John E. Worthen Arena, Indiana, on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 6:00 PM ET.

One of any mid-major team’s most spectacular seasons is about to come to a close for Toledo. The Rockets started the season with a 10-6 (1-2 MAC) record, but since then, they’ve gone on a 14-game unbeaten run.

They defeated Akron by 21 points, Buffalo by 30 points, and Central Michigan by 34 points in their last 3 matches due to their dominance.

Toledo has an opportunity to clinch the MAC regular-season championship with a win or a loss by Kent State, so this game is crucial.

The Rockets lost to the Golden Flashes by 12 points in their only encounter, despite being one game ahead of Kent State in the rankings.

This season, they were among the best offensive teams in the nation, ranking fifth in both effective field goal percentage (56.3) and turnover rate.

Toledo had a scorching season from outside the arc, making over 40% of its tries, which ranks second in NCAA basketball.

Ball State’s defense, which is ranked 218th in adjusted efficiency, was poor and will be tested by the Rockets.

Toledo’s explosive offense is paced by Guard RayJ Dennis, who averages 19.0 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per contest.

Setric Millner Jr. averages 16.0 points, and 5.8 rebounds, while Forward JT Shumate scores 16.7 ppg and pulls down 4.8 boards.

The Toledo Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 matches.
The total went OVER in 4 of Toledo’s previous 5 meetings.
The Toledo Rockets are 10-0 SU in their previous 10 meetings.

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Toledo Rockets vs Ball State Cardinals Predictions 3/3/2023

Ball State is not competing for anything on Friday night, including the conference championship, as the Cardinals already clinched the No. 4 seed in the conference tournament that will take place the following week.

As a result of losing three of their previous four games, they were unable to contend for the No. 2 seed in the MAC Tournament.

All three of those defeats—to Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, and Akron—came on the road. Before that run, they won six consecutive matches, and in their 13 home games this season, they have a record of 12-1.

With an effective field goal percentage of No. 57, the Cardinals also relied on their offense to win games this season. They are ranked No. 20 due to their 37.7% 3-point shooting rate.

Their free-throw percentage, which sees them miss 68.3% of their efforts from the charity stripe, is one of their main offensive problems.

Toledo’s defense, which is ranked 274 in adjusted efficiency and 271 in field goal percentage, will be tested by Ball State.

Jarron Coleman, a junior guard, is the top scorer for Ball State averaging 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per contest.

The total went OVER in 5 of Ball State’s last 6 matches.
The Ball State Cardinals are 14-6 SU in their last 20 matches.
The total went OVER in 4 of Ball State’s last 5 matches against Toledo.

Toledo Rockets vs Ball State Cardinals. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Toledo Rockets. This is one of the best mid-major games ever, especially during the regular season.

Ball State is 12-1 at home this year, while Toledo is on a 14-game unbeaten run and has a chance to win the MAC championship.

Ball State is guaranteed a No. 4 seed in the tournament the following week as they compete for the conference title. The Toledo Rockets will win to a predicted score of 82-77.

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