The Toledo Rockets take on the Massachusetts Minutemen in Amherst, Massachusetts. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m. EST on ESPN+.
UMass is favored by 2.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -150. The total is set at 164.5 points.
Here’s my Toledo vs. UMass prediction and college basketball picks for January 20, 2026.
Toledo vs UMass Prediction
My Pick: 1H Under 78
My Toledo vs UMass best bet is on the first-half under. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Toledo vs. UMass Odds
| Toledo Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 164.5 -110o / -110u | +125 |
| UMASS Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 164.5 -110o / -110u | -150 |
- Toledo vs UMass spread: UMass -2.5 (-110), Toledo +2.5 (-110)
- Toledo vs UMass over/under: 164.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Toledo vs UMass moneyline: Toledo +125, UMass -150
- Toledo vs UMass best bet: 1H Under 78
Toledo vs UMass College Basketball Betting Preview
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In college basketball games with high totals, the first half often trends lower scoring than expected, especially when the home team is below average, and the spread indicates a potential mismatch.
Oddsmakers set high totals anticipating pace and scoring efficiency across the full game, but early possessions tend to be more deliberate as teams feel each other out and defensive effort is strongest before fatigue sets in.
When the home team has a losing record, they often play conservatively to stay competitive, further slowing the tempo.
Combined with the pressure of high expectations from bettors leaning to the over, these environments create consistent value on the first half under as inflated totals fail to account for slower game starts.
My Pick: 1H Under 78
