It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Toledo Rockets (14-3, 2-2 MAC) welcome the Ohio Bobcats (9-7, 1-3 MAC) to Savage Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 18, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Toledo Rockets ATS Prediction
The Bobcats are hoping for a better outcome after their 66-52 loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes in their last game. Kent State’s 0.226 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Ohio, who had a rate of 0.127. The Golden Flashes’ mark was below their season average of 0.252, while the Bobcats’ was below their season average of 0.221. Jason Carter was Ohio’s high scorer with 11 points on 4-for-9 shooting.
In the Rockets’ last game, they defeated the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 71-59. The Rockets had a great turnover percentage of 9.5 (better than their season average of 14.8) and held the RedHawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.6 (below their season average of 33.2). Jaelan Sanford was Toledo’s leading scorer with 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field.
After the Rockets won both matchups against the Bobcats last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Toledo won 82-74. The Rockets knocked down 32 of their 37 free throws (86.5 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 16.3).
When considering effective field goal percentage, Toledo figures to have a considerable advantage. The Rockets defense ranks 45th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.467), while the Ohio offense is ranked 274th in effective field goal percentage (0.486).
Ohio Bobcats at Toledo Rockets Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Toledo ranks 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while Ohio ranks 223rd (19.8).
The Bobcats average 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 31st in the country. The Rockets rank 143rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
Toledo averages 17.1 assists per game, which ranks 19th in the country. Ohio ranks 128th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
The Bobcats rank ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Rockets rank 67th (3.1).
Toledo averages 5.3 steals per game, which ranks 162nd in the nation. Ohio ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (9.3).
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The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 0.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
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