Ohio Bobcats vs Arkansas St. Red Wolves Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Ohio Bobcats and Arkansas State Red Wolves will compete in the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge at the First National Bank Arena this Saturday. The Bobcats, with a 15-17 record, have won their last four games, including an overtime road victory against the Ball State Cardinals. Conversely, the Red Wolves, holding a 20-12 record, recently suffered a home defeat against the James Madison Dukes. Arkansas State opens as the favored team with a -2.5 betting line that has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bobcats +120 | Red Wolves -148

Spread: Bobcats +2.5 (-110) | Red Wolves -2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 158 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arkansas St. will win straight-up is 60%.

Ohio Bobcats

The Ohio Bobcats recently secured an 84-79 overtime road victory against the Ball State Cardinals. They displayed strong shooting, with a 48.3% field goal percentage, a 28.0% three-pointer percentage, and 26 successful free throw attempts. Senior guard Jaylin Hunter proved to be a standout player, contributing 32 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 36 minutes. On the defensive end, the Bobcats limited Ball State to a 42.3% field goal percentage, a 30.4% three-point percentage, and 19 trips to the free throw line. Throughout the season, the Ohio Bobcats have demonstrated offensive prowess, shooting at a 46.0% field goal percentage and averaging 78.4 points per game. Defensively, they have allowed an average of 71.2 points per game. In terms of rankings, the Bobcats hold the 76th spot in offense, the 163rd spot in defense, and occupy a power ranking of 44. So far this season, the team has achieved a record of 13-10, with a 10-12 ATS (against the spread) performance. Analyzing their offensive performance, the Bobcats have maintained a 46.00% field goal percentage, ranking 105th in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball (NCAAB). They have also exhibited a 71.49% success rate in free throws, placing them at 189th in this category. Additionally, their three-point shooting accuracy stands at 35.52%, ranking them 100th in the NCAAB. In terms of rebounds, they average 36.09 per game, securing the 163rd spot. Furthermore, the team averages 14.09 offensive assists and 9.78 turnovers per game, ranking 124th and 28th, respectively. Switching focus to their defensive performance, the Bobcats allow opponents to achieve a 42.46% field goal percentage, placing them at 117th in the NCAAB. Their opponents' success rate in free throws stands at 70.13%, which ranks 117th as well. However, their defense proves more proficient in defending against three-point shots, with a 32.81% allowed rate, earning them the 149th spot in the rankings. In terms of defensive rebounds, they average 36.26 per game, ranking 36th. Lastly