Toledo Rockets (6-5) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (4-7)
Toledo Rockets vs. West Virginia Mountaineers 12/23/23 – The upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball game on December 23, 2023, presents an intriguing matchup between the Toledo Rockets, holding a 6-5 record, and the West Virginia Mountaineers, with a 4-7 record. This clash at the WVU Coliseum, set for a 1:00 PM ET start and broadcast on ESP+, is a vital game for both teams. Fans and bettors looking for multi-handicapper tips and picks will find this game particularly interesting due to the contrasting fortunes and playing styles of the two teams.
Toledo Rockets have had an encouraging start to their season, especially on offense. Averaging 78.7 points per game with a 46.7% field goal percentage and 37% three-point field goal percentage respectively, their scoring has been efficient while their 37% three-point field goal percentage indicates reliable outside shooting capabilities. Unfortunately, however, their defense allowed 11.8 turnovers per game while having slightly increased foul rates could make West Virginia exploitable opponents.
West Virginia Mountaineers have experienced difficulty starting off their season. Averaging 65.6 points per game with a 39.9% field goal percentage may indicate offensive difficulties, yet their strong defensive rebounding averaging 26.9 defensive rebounds per game and their ability to block (3.9 blocks per game) make them formidable defensive front. Their lower three-point field goal percentage (30.8%) could prove pivotal against Toledo’s three-point defense.
Toledo Rockets vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Game Info
| When: | Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET |
| Where: | WVU Coliseum |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Ra’Heim Moss (Guard) vs. RaeQuan Battle (Guard)
Ra’Heim Moss has started all 10 games for Toledo, playing 31.2 minutes per contest. He averages 16.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 51.9% from the floor. His strengths are scoring, rebounding and taking care of the ball. Moss doesn’t block many shots or shoot the 3-pointer particularly well.
RaeQuan Battle has played in just 1 game for West Virginia, seeing 32 minutes of action. He scored 29 points on 40.9% shooting in that game along with 6 rebounds. Battle’s strengths appear to be scoring and getting to the free throw line. His weaknesses are distributing the ball, defending and shooting from deep at just 12.5%.
These two guards match up well against each other and should provide plenty of excitement. If Moss can exploit Battle’s defensive issues it could be a long night for the Mountaineers. Meanwhile, Battle will look to attack the basket and draw fouls against Moss. This matchup could determine the outcome of the game.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
The betting odds are yet to be determined, but this game poses an interesting scenario for bettors. The contrasting styles of play and recent trends of both teams will play a significant role in the odds.
Toledo Rockets Betting Trends
Toledo has been solid against the spread recently at 3-2 over their past 5 contests. They have been especially strong on the road, covering in 3 of their last 4 away matchups. The Rockets have also trended over the total, hitting the over in 3 of their previous 5 games.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Trends
West Virginia has struggled against the number of late, failing cover in 4 of their last 5 outings. At home, the over has hit in 4 of the Mountaineers’ last 9 games. They have gone under in 2 straight contests.
Toledo Rockets vs. West Virginia Mountaineers 12/23/23 Betting Picks
The matchup suggests that Toledo’s stronger offense might give them an edge over West Virginia’s robust defense. The key will be whether Toledo can exploit West Virginia’s offensive struggles and whether West Virginia can counter Toledo’s scoring threats.
Considering the trends and team dynamics, Toledo seems to have a slight edge, especially given their strong performance against the spread in road games. However, bettors should closely monitor the odds for potential value in prop bets and over/under wagers. For NCAAB free predictions, the focus should be on the individual matchups and each team’s ability to exploit the other’s weaknesses.
Free Pick and Prediction: Toledo Rockets 75, West Virginia Mountaineers 70