Ohio Bobcats vs. Baylor Bears ATS Prediction 11/21/19

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The 24th-ranked Baylor Bears (2-1) will be in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at HTC Center when they clash against the Ohio Bobcats (3-1). The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.

Ohio Bobcats vs. Baylor Bears ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Bears defeated the Texas State Bobcats, 72-63, while the Bobcats were blown out by the 10th-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 78-54.

Baylor played a nearly flawless contest. They had a great free throw rate of 0.262 and a turnover percentage of 14.4. For those same stats, Texas State was 0.082 and 21.9, respectively. Ohio, meanwhile, held Villanova to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.8 (below their season average of 33.8). Freddie Gillespie played well for Baylor with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Ohio was led by Ben Vander Plas, who put up 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Baylor appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this contest. The Bears rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (37.9 percent), while Ohio ranks 131st in defensive rebounding percentage (73.2 percent) since last season.

Ohio Bobcats vs. Baylor Bears Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Ohio ranks eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Baylor ranks 239th (4.5).
  • The Bears rank 104th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while the Bobcats rank 234th (20.8).
  • Ohio ranks 55th in assists per game (14.8) while Baylor ranks 152nd in assists allowed per game (13.0).
  • The Bears rank 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Bobcats rank 193rd (35.7).
  • Baylor ranks 111th in steals allowed per game (6.0) while Ohio ranks 262nd (7.6).