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Ohio Bobcats vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: University Arena (MI) — Kalamazoo, MI

Article updated Jan 13, 6:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Ohio Bobcats are traveling to play the Western Michigan Broncos at the University Arena in Read Fieldhouse stadium on Saturday, 1/13/2024 @ 12:00pm EST. Ohio is the

Game outlook

The Ohio Bobcats are traveling to play the Western Michigan Broncos at the University Arena in Read Fieldhouse stadium on Saturday, 1/13/2024 @ 12:00pm EST. Ohio is the betting favorite opening at -3.5 and the current line is Ohio -4.

Bobcats vs Broncos Prediction for Today's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Broncos to win today's game by 8 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Western Michigan Broncos to cover the 4 point spread and the total to go under 153 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Ohio 65 to Western Michigan 73

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Ohio Bobcats and Western Michigan Broncos, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

The SportsJaw community predicts Ohio Bobcats to cover the spread (52%)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio will win straight-up is 64%.

From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be OHIO 80.5, WMICH 72.5.

OddsShark predicts Ohio will win, cover the spread, and the total will go under.

split down the middle on Covers.com

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Ohio Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 186, Ohio is ranked #75 in offense (scoring an average of 79.07 per game), #168 in defense (allowing an average of 71.14 points to be scored against them per game) and are 7-8 (4-10 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Bobcats hit an average of 45.33% of their field goals (ranked #158) and 70.50% of their free throws (ranked #202) and makes an average of 34.33% of their three pointers ranked #157 in the NCAAB). They average 37.00 rebounds per game (ranked # 158) and average 13.93 offensive assists and 10.21 turnovers per game (ranked # 156 and 36 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Ohio allows an average of 42.59% field goals (ranked #158) and 69.58% free throws (ranked #126 in the NCAAB) The Bobcats allow an average of 31.19% of the three pointers (ranked #103) and averages 35.86 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 35.86) Finally, the Bobcats average 9.86 defensive assists and 14.43 turnovers per game (ranked # 19 and 63 respectively).

Western Michigan Key Betting Stats

Western Michigan Broncos has a power ranking of 169 and are #228 for offense (scoring an average of 73.00 per game), #276 for defense (giving up an average of 75.07 points per game) and 6-9 (8-6 ATS) overall. Ohio went 0-3 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Western Michigan.

For offense, the Broncos hit an average of 44.98% of their field goals (ranked #174) and 62.20% of their free throws (ranked #353) and makes an average of 34.57% of their three pointers (ranked #141 in the NCAAB). They average 37.29 rebounds per game (ranked # 141) and average 14.07 offensive assists and 13.43 turnovers per game (ranked # 142) and 284 respectively).

On defense, Western Michigan allows an average of 44.77% field goals (ranked #271) and 68.31% free throws (ranked #71 in the NCAAB) The Broncos allow an average of 35.55% of the three pointers (ranked #307) and averages 35.21 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 35.21) Finally, the Broncos average 15.07 defensive assists and 11.57 turnovers per game (ranked # 324 and 270 respectively).

Betting Summary

Ohio has advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Western Michigan Broncos to cover the 4 point spread and the total to go under 153 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Bobcats vs Broncos archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bobcats vs Broncos matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Ohio Bobcats-159 → -180Moved
  • Moneyline · Western Michigan Broncos+130 → +155Moved
  • Spread · Ohio Bobcats-3.5 (-110) → -4 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Western Michigan Broncos+3.5 (-110) → +4 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over152 (-110) → 153 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under152 (-110) → 153 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Ohio Bobcats
15-17 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Western Michigan Broncos
10-21 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-13T11:35:10.289Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Ohio Bobcats and Western Michigan Broncos, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-01-24Western Michigan Broncos 76 · Ohio Bobcats 88
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Ohio Bobcats 81-79

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Ohio Bobcats 81-79 on January 13, 2024, a 2-point decision in the series. Western Michigan Broncos' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 37-36. Against SportsJaw's recorded Ohio Bobcats -4 (-110) spread, Western Michigan Broncos covered, while the 160 combined points finished over the recorded total of 153.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoversSpread · Ohio Bobcats -4.5 (-110)Loss