It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Northern Illinois Huskies (11-9, 4-3 MAC) welcome the Ohio Bobcats (11-8, 3-4 MAC) to the Convocation Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Prediction
In the Bobcats’ last game, they topped the Ball State Cardinals, 78-74. The Bobcats forced 17 turnovers, while the Cardinals had a free throw rate of 0.098 (below their season average of 0.295). With 16 points on 6-for-13 shooting, Jason Carter was Ohio’s high scorer.
The Huskies lost a tough one against the Akron Zips in their last contest, 67-65. Akron’s 17.1 turnover percentage was the team’s largest strength over Northern Illinois, who had a rate of 22.4. The Zips’ mark was worse than their season average of 13.7, while the Huskies’ was above their season average of 16.2. With 23 points on 6-for-18 shooting, Eugene German was the game’s leading scorer.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Lacey James had 20 points and 14 rebounds in the first game, in which the Huskies topped the Bobcats 72-66. The Huskies’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bobcats. Northern Illinois had a rate of 13.8, while Ohio posted a mark of 17.5.
Northern Illinois figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Huskies rank 26th in effective field goal percentage (0.557), while Ohio ranks 227th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.511).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Illinois ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Ohio ranks 201st (8.7).
The Bobcats average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 97th in the country. The Huskies rank 201st in assists allowed per game (14.7).
Ohio ranks 41st in rebounds per game (38.8) while Northern Illinois ranks 137th (35.9).
The Bobcats rank 177th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4) while the Huskies rank 264th (26.6).
Ohio is 20th in the country with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while Northern Illinois is 41st with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, up from 1.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
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