Ohio vs Western Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 13

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  • Ohio (4-10) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan (8-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Ohio / Western Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Ohio Bobcats (4-10) visit University Arena in Read Fieldhouse to take on the Western Michigan Broncos (8-6) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Kalamazoo, MI.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Ohio vs. Western Michigan Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Ohio vs. Western Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio-4.5 -110O 152.5 -110-200
Western Michigan +4.5 -110U 152.5 -110+165

Ohio vs Western Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ohio vs Western Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Michigan will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 14 away games (+9.75 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.65 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+1.40 Units / 8% ROI)

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 4-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.25 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / 0% ROI

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.2 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 0% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / 0% ROI

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (147 turnovers/15 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (213 assists/ 147 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Ohio has a 29% free throw rate (867 free throw attempts/2,998 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ohio has made 8.8 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan is shooting 61% from the free throw line (183/301) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Michigan is shooting 61% from the free throw line (183/301) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 70%

Western Michigan has averaged 11.8 offensive rebounds per game (177 rebounds/15 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Western Michigan has 17.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (354 rebounds/15 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Ohio has averaged 6.7 steals per game (322 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Ohio has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,152 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Ohio has 101 steals this season — tied for 5th fewest among Mid-American Teams

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has forced 10.1 turnovers per game (463 turnovers/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.4

Western Michigan has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,077 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Western Michigan has averaged 4.9 steals per game (226 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Western Michigan has averaged 5.5 steals per game (83 steals/15 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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