Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ohio Bobcats Betting Prediction 01/22/19

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The Western Michigan Broncos (6-12, 0-5 MAC) and the Ohio Bobcats (9-8, 1-4 MAC) square off at Convocation Center. The Broncos look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ohio Bobcats Betting Odds

Both teams got blown out in their last matchup. The Bobcats fell to the Toledo Rockets, 75-52, while the Broncos were defeated by the Bowling Green Falcons, 79-48.

Western Michigan had a better free throw rate (0.228 vs. 0.171) while Ohio held Toledo to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 30.3). Ohio’s Gavin Block had a solid performance, finishing with 12 points. Western Michigan received a boost from Seth Dugan, who contributed eight points and nine rebounds.

The Broncos won the lone game between these two teams last year, 69-60. The Broncos’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Bobcats. Western Michigan had a rate of 10.7, while Ohio posted a mark of 26.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Ohio could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this battle. The Bobcats rank 265th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.208, while Western Michigan ranks 67th in FTA rate allowed (0.194).

Western Michigan at Ohio ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Ohio, ATS Winner – Western Michigan, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Ohio ranks 69th in steals per game (7.3) while Western Michigan ranks 172nd in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • The Broncos average 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 107th in the NCAA. The Bobcats rank 193rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
  • Ohio ranks 124th in assists per game (13.8) while Western Michigan ranks 144th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
  • The Bobcats rank 37th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Broncos rank 136th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
  • Ohio ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Western Michigan ranks 113th (3.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (9.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
  • The Broncos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 2.7 for the season.