The undefeated Ohio Bobcats (3-0) look to remain unbeaten when they clash against the 10th-ranked Villanova Wildcats (1-1) at Finneran Pavilion. The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Villanova Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Wildcats lost big to the 16th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, 76-51, while the Bobcats defeated the Iona Gaels, 81-72.
Ohio’s 0.683 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Iona, who had a mark of 0.491. Villanova, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.3 vs. 8.3). Villanova’s Jermaine Samuels played well, putting up 14 points and five rebounds. Ohio, meanwhile, rallied around Jason Preston, who put up 27 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.
Villanova appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Wildcats rank 35th in offensive efficiency, while the Bobcats rank 149th in defensive efficiency. Also, the Bobcats, who rank 281st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.206), could struggle to get to the line against the Wildcats, who rank 52nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.193).
Ohio vs. Villanova Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – Ohio, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Villanova ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.0) while Ohio ranks 230th (20.8).
- The Wildcats rank 166th in rebounds per game (35.4) while the Bobcats rank 197th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
- Ohio allows the 11th-fewest blocks per game (2.4) while Villanova ranks 15th (2.4).
- The Wildcats rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Bobcats rank 265th (7.6).
- Ohio averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. Villanova ranks 204th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
