The Ohio Bobcats (8-4) welcome the Northern Illinois Huskies (7-6) to Convocation Center as they try to extend their seven-game home winning streak. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Northern Illinois Huskies at Ohio Bobcats Free Prediction
In the Huskies’ last contest, they blew out the Rockford University Regents, 93-54. The Huskies had a much better free throw rate (0.233 vs. 0.117) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 23.7). Levi Bradley had a good game for Northern Illinois, putting up 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bobcats dismantled the Wilberforce Bulldogs in their last outing, 97-61. The Bobcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (55.8 vs. 15.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.163 vs. 0.097). Jason Carter was the game’s high scorer with 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Bobcats won the lone game against the Huskies last season, 78-68, these teams will battle for the first time this year. Ohio’s 0.370 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Northern Illinois, who had a rate of 0.148.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this contest. Ohio prefers an up-tempo style of play (35th in possessions per game), while Northern Illinois likes to grind-it-out (180th in possessions per game).
Northern Illinois vs. Ohio Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Illinois ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Ohio ranks 184th (9.6).
The Bobcats rank 78th in assists per game (14.8) while the Huskies rank 212th in assists allowed per game (16.0).
Ohio ranks 24th in rebounds per game (40.8) while Northern Illinois ranks 141st (36.0).
The Bobcats rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Huskies rank 20th (2.3).
Northern Illinois ranks 225th in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while Ohio ranks 227th (19.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 6.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
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