The Xavier Musketeers (5-3) clash with the Ohio Bobcats (5-2) at the Cintas Center. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Xavier Musketeers ATS Prediction
The Bobcats will be hoping for similar success after dismantling the Wilberforce Bulldogs in their last contest, 97-61. The Bobcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (55.8 vs. 15.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.163 vs. 0.097). With 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting, Jason Carter was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Musketeers played, they beat the IUPUI Jaguars, 82-69. The Musketeers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 vs. 23.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.538 vs. 0.438). Ryan Welage was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
Ohio might struggle to create turnovers. Since the 2017-18 season, Xavier ranks 97th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.5 percent), while Ohio has forced the 213th-most turnovers (18.5 percent). Furthermore, the Bobcats, who rank 303rd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.1 percent), might struggle to get put-back points against the Musketeers, who rank 22nd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.1 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Xavier ranks 25th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Ohio ranks 279th (37.8).
The Bobcats rank 89th in assists per game (14.7) while the Musketeers rank 224th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
Ohio averages 21.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 188th in the country. Xavier ranks 314th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
The Bobcats rank 80th in steals per game (7.0) while the Musketeers rank 191st in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Ohio ranks 126th in blocks per game (3.5) while Xavier ranks 173rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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