Western Michigan vs Ohio Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 14

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Ohio head coach Jeff Boals watches his team play against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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  • Ohio (16-14) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan (17-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Western Michigan / Ohio TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Michigan Broncos (17-13) visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Ohio Bobcats (16-14) on Mar. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Western Michigan vs. Ohio Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Michigan+9.5 -115O 146.5 -110+375
Ohio -9.5 -105U 146.5 -110-500

Western Michigan vs Ohio Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 81.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Michigan vs Ohio Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games (+5.35 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Western Michigan have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.60 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games (+9.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 games (+7.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.55 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.40 Units / 30% ROI)

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has a 17-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.75 Units / 8.35% ROI).

  • 11-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -3.11% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -10.89% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Under for +0.65 Units / 1.97% ROI

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 16-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI).

  • 18-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.55 Units / -2.62% ROI
  • 13-17 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI
  • 17-13 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has averaged 11.3 offensive rebounds per game (272 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Western Michigan is shooting 62% from the free throw line (276/446) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Michigan is shooting 62% from the free throw line (276/446) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Michigan has 272 offensive rebounds this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (339 assists/ 227 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Ohio has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (591 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has forced 9.9 turnovers per game (547 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.1

Western Michigan has averaged 5.0 steals per game (276 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Western Michigan has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (560 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Western Michigan has averaged 5.5 steals per game (133 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,368 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Ohio has averaged 6.6 steals per game (378 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Ohio has 157 steals this season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 6.5 steals per game (157 steals/24 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2


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