It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Ohio Bobcats (10-8, 2-4 MAC) welcome the Ball State Cardinals (11-8, 2-4 MAC) to the Convocation Center. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Bobcats Betting Prediction
The last time the Cardinals played, they were beaten by the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 71-65. Miami (OH)’s 0.606 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Ball State, who had a mark of 0.415. The RedHawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.522, while the Cardinals’ was below their season average of 0.562. Tahjai Teague played well for Ball State, contributing 15 points and nine rebounds.
The Bobcats defeated the Western Michigan Broncos in their last outing, 81-76. The Bobcats had a solid free throw rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.208) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.481). With 14 points and seven rebounds, Jason Carter had a solid outing for Ohio.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Ball State should have a substantial edge. The elite Cardinals offense ranks 34th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.554, while the bottom-tier Ohio defense is ranked 213th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.509).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Zach Gunn had 10 points and five rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Cardinals lost 70-52. The Bobcats had a much better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 24.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.483 vs. 0.365).
Ball State Cardinals vs. Ohio Bobcats Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Ball State ranks 113th in steals per game (6.4) while Ohio ranks 198th in steals allowed per game (8.8).
The Bobcats rank 41st in rebounds per game (38.9) while the Cardinals rank 108th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
Ohio ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Ball State ranks 68th (3.0).
The Bobcats rank 214th in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while the Cardinals rank 261st (18.7).
Ball State averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 131st in the country. Ohio ranks 158th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
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The Cardinals have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Ball State has defeated opponents by an average of 7.9 points.
During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
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