Ohio Bobcats at Ball State Cardinals ATS Prediction 02/01/20

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A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Ball State Cardinals (11-9, 4-3 MAC) when they welcome the Ohio Bobcats (10-11, 2-6 MAC) to John E. Worthen Arena. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Ohio Bobcats vs. Ball State Cardinals ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Cardinals fell to the Bowling Green Falcons, 67-61, while the Bobcats lost a close one to the Northern Illinois Huskies, 61-59.

Ohio had a free throw rate of 0.189 (above their season average of 0.184) while Ball State had a turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 17.0). Ball State’s Tahjai Teague had a good outing, putting up 18 points and 11 rebounds. Ohio was lifted by Ben Vander Plas, who had 18 points and eight rebounds.

The Bobcats dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the most recent contest, Ohio won 78-74. The Bobcats’ 13.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Cardinals, who had a mark of 20.9. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Ohio. Ohio ranks 178th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.2 percent), while the pesky defense of Ball State forces the 77th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.3 percent).

Ohio vs. Ball State ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Ball State, ATS Winner – Ball State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Ball State averages 27.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 25th in the country. Ohio ranks 124th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5).
  • The Bobcats are 27th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while the Cardinals are 53rd with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Cardinals rank 28th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while the Bobcats rank 70th (11.5).
  • Ball State ranks 81st in steals per game (7.2) while Ohio ranks 114th in steals allowed per game (6.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
  • The Bobcats have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Ohio has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.