In a win-or-else games for both teams for an NCAA Tournament berth, scoring tends to decline slightly. While Akron and Toledo are offensively potent, their league games averaged 157 points each. A total above that figure is surprising. Their four combined MAC tourney games all landed below this number, with three in the low 140s. While the Zips live up to their nickname with a high-paced offense, the Rockets are middle of the road. Such a lofty total is not warranted.
Akron is in the midst of a stretch where unders have hit in 6 of the last 7 games, while Toledo has seen the under cash in 4 of its last 6 contests. The Rockets haven't allowed their opponents to reach 80 points in the last seven games, while the Zips haven't seen their opponents hit 80 in five straight matchups. While both teams boast dynamic offenses, I see this game being played in the low-to-mid-70s, if not lower so I'll play the Under.
