Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Bobcats ATS Prediction 02/11/20

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The Western Michigan Broncos (11-12, 4-6 MAC) will be at the Convocation Center to take on the Ohio Bobcats (11-12, 3-7 MAC) in a MAC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Bobcats Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bobcats had no trouble getting past the Miami (OH) RedHawks 77-46, while the Broncos defeated the Ball State Cardinals 68-64.

The Broncos had a great free throw rate of 0.310 (above their season average of 0.284) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.655 (above their season average of 0.487). Ohio, meanwhile, played a nearly flawless game. They had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.518) and a free throw rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.181). Miami (OH) put up marks of 0.298 and 0.211, respectively, for those same stats. Jason Preston led the way for Ohio with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to record his zeroth triple-double this season. Brandon Johnson, meanwhile had a good game for Western Michigan, contributing 29 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Johnson led the Broncos to a 77-65 win. He put up 18 points and eight rebounds. Western Michigan was successful at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Broncos made 24 of their 28 free throws (85.7 percent), while the Bobcats were 9-11 (81.8 percent).

Ohio figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bobcats currently rank 89th in effective field goal percentage (0.520), while Western Michigan ranks 206th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.495).

Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ohio Bobcats ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Ohio, ATS Winner – Ohio, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Ohio ranks 61st in assists per game (14.6) while Western Michigan ranks 234th (11.2).
  • The Broncos rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Bobcats rank 118th (6.5).
  • Ohio ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Western Michigan ranks 62nd (2.9).
  • The Bobcats rank 99th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Broncos rank 236th (37.5).
  • Ohio ranks 68th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Western Michigan ranks 182nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Broncos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 1.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average).