Ohio Bobcats vs Western Michigan Broncos Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Western Michigan vs Ohio NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Athens.

Western Michigan vs Ohio Prediction

Looking to win big? The Broncos and Bobcats face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are hosting the game at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH. The over/under for this Mid-American conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with Ohio being favored by -9.5 at home against Western Michigan.

Western Michigan vs. Ohio Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Bobcats
Where: Athens at Convocation Center (OH)
Date: Tuesday, February 4th
Betting Odds OHIO -9.5, WMICH +350 | OHIO -450 O/U 152.5

Broncos Preview: Can Western Michigan Stun the Crowd at Convocation Center (OH)?

The Broncos improved to 6-14 on the season with a 61-54 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday. Playing at home, Western Michigan entered the game as -2.5 point favorites and covered the spread.

After a low-scoring 1st half, leading 23-18, the Broncos scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 115 fell well below the O/U line of 151.5.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Western Michigan managed just 61 points in their last game, shooting 38.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 42.1%. Their three-point shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 4 of 19 attempts, connecting at just 21.1%.

Da'Sean Nelson led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 46.7% from the field. Chansey Willis Jr. added 16 points, hitting 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Christian Henry contributed 12 points and 5 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% overall and 22.2% from deep.

Broncos Team Defense

Western Michigan's defense held their opponent to just 54 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field on 22 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent connected on 18 of 38 shots, good for 47%.

From three-point range, Western Michigan limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 19 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. The opponent also went 13 of 17 from the free-throw line, shooting 76%. Western Michigan gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bobcats Preview: Can Ohio Lock in a Home Win?

Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games

The Bobcats fell to 10-10 on the season after a 73-69 loss to Miami (OH) on Saturday. Ohio, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.

Ohio trailed 35-26 at halftime but fought back in the 2nd half, outscoring the RedHawks 43-38. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 161-point O/U line.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Ohio's offense managed just 69 points in their last game, shooting 36.8% from the field and 29.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, but they found success at the free-throw line, hitting 84.6% of their attempts.

Shereef Mitchell led the way with 20 points, while Peter Suder and AJ Brown each added 15. Suder connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 50% overall, and Evan Ipsaro contributed 14 points and 4 assists.

Bobcats Team Defense

Ohio's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 24 of their 59 shot attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 44% of their two-point shots, going 15/34.

From three-point range, the other team went 9/25, shooting 36%. They also made 16 of 21 free throws, hitting 76% from the line. Ohio allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Broncos vs Bobcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Western Michigan has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 70 points per game while allowing 79. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Ohio has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
Through their last three games as the underdog, the Broncos have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Bobcats have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.