The Ohio Bobcats (10-10, 2-5 MAC) will be at the Convocation Center to meet the Northern Illinois Huskies (11-9, 4-3 MAC) in a MAC matchup. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
Ohio Bobcats at Northern Illinois Huskies ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Huskies were victorious over the Western Michigan Broncos, 58-52, while the Bobcats lost a tough one against the Akron Zips, 88-86.
Northern Illinois played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 38.6 (above their season average of 31.5) and a turnover percentage of 11.7 (better than their season average of 16.1). For those same stats, Western Michigan recorded marks of 25.0 and 15.3, respectively. Ohio, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 29.0). Northern Illinois received a boost from Trendon Hankerson, who finished with 11 points and five rebounds. Jason Preston, meanwhile fueled Ohio with 15 points and nine assists.
The Huskies dominated this series last year, winning all three contests. In the most recent contest, Northern Illinois won 80-61. Northern Illinois’ 0.640 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Ohio, who had a mark of 0.407. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Northern Illinois ranks 284th in possessions per game (67.3) and Ohio is 255th (68.1).
Ohio Bobcats vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Northern Illinois, ATS Winner – Northern Illinois, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Ohio ranks 51st in assists per game (15.0) while Northern Illinois ranks 254th (10.5).
- The Bobcats rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Huskies rank 115th (3.5).
- Northern Illinois ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Ohio ranks 119th (6.5).
- The Bobcats rank 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while the Huskies rank 246th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
- Northern Illinois ranks 18th in rebounds per game (40.5) while Ohio ranks 156th (35.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
- The Bobcats have been outscored by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Ohio has defeated opponents by an average of 1.9 points.
