The Western Michigan Broncos (6-12, 0-5 MAC) look to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they go head-to-head with the Ohio Bobcats (9-8, 1-4 MAC) at Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Bobcats Betting Prediction
The last time the Broncos played, they were dismantled by the Bowling Green Falcons, 79-48. Bowling Green’s 7.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Western Michigan, who had a rate of 19.7. The Falcons’ mark was better than their season average of 15.2, while the Broncos’ was above the 15.8 mark opponents have averaged against Bowling Green this season. Seth Dugan led Western Michigan in scoring with eight points on 4-for-11 shooting.
The Bobcats were blown out by the Toledo Rockets in their last outing, 75-52. Toledo’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Ohio. The Rockets had a rate of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.538), while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.398 (below their season average of 0.486). Gavin Block had a good game for Ohio, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
Ohio may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this showdown. The Bobcats rank 265th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.208, while Western Michigan ranks 67th in FTA rate allowed (0.194).
After the Broncos won the sole contest against the Bobcats last season, 69-60, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Broncos had a much better turnover percentage (10.7 vs. 26.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.197 vs. 0.094).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Ohio averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 69th in the nation. Western Michigan ranks 172nd in steals allowed per game (7.6).
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).
The Broncos average 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 107th in the nation. 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).
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The Broncos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 2.7 for the season.
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).
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