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Bowling Green at Ohio odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Bowling Green at Ohio odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Bowling Green Falcons (11-19, 5-12 MAC) take on the Ohio Bobcats (17-13, 9-8) on Friday at Convocation Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bowling Green vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Falcons ended a 9-game losing streak by beatiing Eastern Michigan 88-68 on Tuesday, easily covering as 4-point home favorites.

The Bobcats covered as 8-point road underdogs in Tuesday’s 82-75 loss to Kent State. Ohio has lost 2 consecutive games, but is gone 6-4 in its last 10 contests.

In the 1st meeting between the teams on Jan. 7, Bowling Green won 88-79 and covered as 3.5-point home underdogs while the 148.5 Over hit.

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Bowling Green at Ohio odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bowling Green +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Ohio -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bowling Green +10.5 (-115) | Ohio -10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bowling Green at Ohio picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio 86, Bowling Green 74

Moneyline

AVOID.

It isn’t advised despite Ohio producing a 13-1 record at home.

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Against the spread

BET OHIO -10.5 (-105).

The Bobcats will look to get some revenge for their previous loss to the Falcons this season and are 8-4-1 ATS at home. Bowling Green is also 5-16 ATS in its last 21 road games against a team with a winning record.

Over/Under

OVER 156.5 (-105) is the lean in this MAC battle between 2 high-scoring squads. These programs are averaging a combined 154.8 points per game and are allowing a combined 151.5 points per game.

The Falcons are 13-3 to the Over in their last 16 games against a team with a winning record, and the Bobcats have hit the Over in 9 of their last 10 games following a loss.

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Ohio at Kent State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Ohio at Kent State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio Bobcats (17-12, 9-7 MAC) visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (23-6, 13-3) on Tuesday. Tip from M.A.C. Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio vs. Kent State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Bobcats had a 6-game win streak snapped when they were dismantled 85-68 by Miami on Saturday, failing to cover as 6-point road favorites. Ohio is 7-3 straight up (SU) and 5-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 games. It is 14-14 ATS this season.

Kent State took care of Bowling Green 79-69 on Saturday but failed to cover as an 11-point road favorite. It is 7-3 SU and 4-6 ATS in its last 10 games. The Golden Flashes are 18-9 ATS on the season.

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Ohio at Kent State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Ohio +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Kent State -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio +7.5 (-105) | Kent State -7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Ohio at Kent State picks and predictions

Prediction

Kent State 82, Ohio 73

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline does not present any value for a play on Kent State (-370), a team who is undefeated at home, in this matchup.

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Against the spread

LEAN KENT STATE -7.5 (-115).

Kent State has played its best basketball at home this season with a 13-0 SU record and an 8-3 ATS record at M.A.C. Center. It has covered back-to-back home games as an 18-point favorite (81-54 vs. Eastern Michigan, Feb. 17) and a 13.5-point favorite (87-64 vs. Bowling Green, Feb. 7).

The Golden Flashes are also 3-0 ATS as 7.5-9.5-point favorites while the Bobcats are 0-2 ATS as 7.5-9.5-point underdogs.

Over/Under

BET OVER 144.5 (-105).

Kent State has a home O/U record of 6-4-1 while Ohio has a road O/U record of 10-4.

The Over is 9-1 in the Bobcats’ last 10 games following an ATS loss, 8-1 in their last 9 following an outright loss, 7-1 in their last 8 against a team with a winning percentage above .600 and 6-1 in their last 7 road games overall. For Kent State, the Over is 4-1 in its last 5 Tuesday games.

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Northern Illinois at Ohio odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Northern Illinois at Ohio odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Illinois Huskies (11-16, 7-7 MAC) visit the Ohio Bobcats (16-11, 8-6) on Tuesday. Tip from Convocation Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Illinois vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Northern Illinois lost to Miami (Ohio) 66-65 in overtime at home Saturday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point favorite. It has now lost back-to-back games but is still 6-4 in its last 10. The Huskies are 7-3 against the spread (ATS) in that same span to improve to 13-11 ATS on the season.

Ohio destroyed Central Michigan 76-59 on the road on Saturday to cover ass 9.5-point favorites. It has now won 5 games in a row and 7 of its last 10. In that span, the Bobcats are 6-4 ATS to improve to 14-12 ATS this season.

Ohio beat Northern Illinois 82-76 on the road to cover as 5-point favorites as the Over (149.5) connected the last time these teams faced off on Feb. 7.

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Northern Illinois at Ohio odds

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Moneyline (ML): Northern Illinois +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Ohio -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Northern Illinois +11.5 (-110) | Ohio -11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 150.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Northern Illinois at Ohio picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio 84, Northern Illinois 69

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline odds are not playable in this matchup, focus on the spread and/or total.

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Against the spread

LEAN OHIO -11.5 (-110).

Ohio has played well at home this season with a 12-1 home record while Northern Illinois is 6-9 on the road.

The Bobcats’ offense has been their strong suit this season, ranking 35th in the nation in points per game (78.7) while the Huskies’ defense has struggled, ranking 298th in opponent points per game (74.7).

The Bobcats are 5-2 ATS in their previous 7 games as the favorite and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. They’re also 3-1 ATS this season when favored by 10-14.5 points while the Huskies are 3-5 ATS as 10-14.5 point underdogs.

Over/Under

BET OVER 150.5 (-105).

Northern Illinois has a 13-11 O/U record this season while the Bobcats have a 16-10 O/U record.

For Northern Illinois, the Over is 7-3 in its last 10 games including 4-1 in its last 5 road games.

For Ohio, the Over is also 7-3 in its last 10 games including 3-1 in its last 5 home games.

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Buffalo at Ohio odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Buffalo at Ohio odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Bulls (12-13, 6-6 MAC) and Ohio Bobcats (14-11, 6-6) meet Tuesday at Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Buffalo vs. Ohio game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Buffalo is looking to bounce back after a 72-65 loss at home against Kent State on Friday as 4.5-point underdogs. It has failed to cover in 3 of the last 4 games.

Ohio posted a 90-81 win over rival Akron on Friday as 1.5-point underdog, cashing for the 2nd consecutive outing. The Bobcats hit the Over, and the total has gone high in 7 of the past 8 games overall for Ohio.

These teams met Jan. 3 in Buffalo, with the Bulls (+1.5) eking out a 75-72 win over the Bobcats as the 157.5 Under comfortably connected.

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Buffalo at Ohio odds

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Moneyline (ML): Buffalo +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Ohio -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Buffalo +5.5 (-115) | Ohio -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 161.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Buffalo at Ohio picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio 83, Buffalo 79

Moneyline

PASS. Simply, Ohio is too expensive.

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Against the spread

BUFFALO +5.5 (-115) is worth a look, but go with a half-unit play at best. It has had a knack for bouncing back after a straight-up loss and non-covers lately. The Bulls are 6-2 ATS in the previous 8 following a SU loss, and 6-2-1 ATS in the previous 9 after a non-cover. The good news is that the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in this series, too.

Over/Under

OVER 161.5 (-105) is a rather high number, but based on the solid offenses on both sides, lack of defense, and the series trends, it’s the way to go.

The Over is 7-1 in the last 8 games overall, while going 4-0 in the last 4 games following a straight-up win for Ohio.

The Over has hit in 7 of the last 8 road games for Buffalo, too, while cashing at a 4-1 clip in the previous 5 road games against teams with a winning home record.

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Miami (Ohio) at Ohio odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami (Ohio) at Ohio odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (7-15, 1-8 MAC) and Ohio Bobcats (11-11, 3-6) engage in a Saturday afternoon rivalry tussle in Athens. The Mid-American Conference contest at the Convocation Center will tip off at 2 p.m. ET (ESPN3). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Since Jan. 19, Miami is 0-6 straight up and 2-4 against the spread. Despite playing at an average pace, MU’s defense has been touched up for 75.2 points per game, which ranks 325th in the nation. The Redhawks have allowed a 48.8% mark from the field in their losing streak.

The Bobcats have lost 2 in a row (SU and ATS), but return home, where they are 9-1 this season. Ohio has been much better defensively and behind the 3-point line on its home floor. OU coughed up 173 points over its last 2 games; the Bobcats have allowed more than 71 points in just 1 home game this season.

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Miami (Ohio) at Ohio odds

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Moneyline: Miami +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Ohio -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Miami +9.5 (-115) | Ohio -9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Miami (Ohio) at Ohio picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio 81, Miami (Ohio) 75

Moneyline

PASS: lots of juice in the way here.

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Against the spread

Ohio is the lean but only a value one at a price closer to -6.5 or -7. Recent defensive efforts have been dodgy enough, and Miami could triple its way into a backdoor cover if the Bobcats do get to a 10-point edge.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Over has hit the last 2 MU-OU meetings. The Over is 8-2 in the Redhawks last 10 road games against teams with a winning home mark. And its 8-0 after the last 8 SU Ohio losses.

Miami will likely be behind and firing 3s and is a frequent-shooting-from-the-perimeter team to begin with. Three-point defense is not an OU strength. Mix in some significant edge for the Bobcats in getting 2nd-chance and turnover-transition looks, and the OVER 151.5 (-110) is worth a play.

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Ohio at Akron odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio at Akron odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio Bobcats (11-9, 3-4 MAC) visit the Akron Zips (14-6, 6-1) on Saturday. Tip from James A. Rhodes Arena is set for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN3). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio vs. Akron odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Ohio took down Western Michigan on Tuesday to cover as a 9-point home favorite. It has now covered the spread in back-to-back games and is 6-4 in its last 10 to improve to 10-9 against the spread (ATS) this season. The Bobcats have struggled this season, giving up 72.5 points per game (ppg) (258th).

Akron beat Miami (Ohio) 73-68 on Tuesday, failing to cover as a 14-point home favorite. It is 2-1-1 ATS in its last 4 and 4-4-1 in its last 9 lined games. The Zips have played exceptional defense and are holding opponents to an average of 62.3 ppg (26th).

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Ohio at Akron odds

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Moneyline (ML): Ohio +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Akron -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio +6.5 (-105) | Akron -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio at Akron picks and predictions

Prediction

Akron 76, Ohio 69

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline does not present much value for Akron (-290) bettors when it should win by margin. Focus on the spread instead.

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Against the spread

BET AKRON -6.5 (-115).

The Zips are 10-0 at home this season. Ohio has struggled on the road this season, winning just 2 of 9 true road games.

The Zips are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 Saturday games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. The Bobcats are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 139.5 (-110).

This would be the 5th time in Ohio’s last 10 games that the line has closed at 139.5 or lower, and the Over hit in 4 of the previous instances. The Bobcats’ have hit the Over in 5 of their last 6 games and the Over is 6-3 in Akron’s last 9 lined games.

The Over is 5-0 in the Bobcats’ last 5 Saturday games and 5-1 in their last 6 games against a team with a winning percentage of .600 or above; the Bobcats tend to play up to their competition.

The Over is 4-1 in the Zips’ last 5 home games against a team with a losing record and 9-3 in their last 12 against a team with a winning straight-up record.

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Ohio at Toledo odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Ohio at Toledo odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio Bobcats (9-8, 1-3 MAC) take on the Toledo Rockets (11-6, 2-2) Tuesday. Tip from Savage Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio vs. Toledo odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Ohio fell to Kent State 70-65 on Friday, covering as a 4.5-point home underdog. Ohio is 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 games, 5-5 ATS in its last 10 and 8-8 ATS this season. The Bobcats’ offense has been their strong point, ranking 81st with 76.4 points per game (ppg) and ranking 61st in the nation in 3-point percentage (36.6%).

Toledo easily handled Northern Illinois 84-67 on Saturday, covering as a 12.5-point road favorite. Toledo is 3-2 ATS in its last 5 games but is only 4-6 ATS in its last 10 and 8-7 ATS on the season. The Rockets’ strength is also their offense, ranking 8th in the country with 84.5 ppg and 25th in field goal percentage (48.31%).

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Ohio at Toledo odds

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Moneyline (ML): Ohio +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Toledo -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio +9.5 (-115) | Toledo -9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio at Toledo picks and predictions

Prediction

Toledo 75, Ohio 69

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline odds on Toledo (-425) do not present enough return on investment to make a play worth it.

Against the spread

BET OHIO +9.5 (-115).

The Rockets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 outings following a straight-up win.

While the Bobcats’ offense ranks high in 3-point percentage, the Rockets’ defense ranks 341st in that category (38.1%), leading to a high potential for Ohio to cover if they get hot from deep.

The road team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings between these programs and the underdog is 8-3 ATS in their last 11.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 159.5 (-110).

Both of these teams excel on offense with the Bobcats scoring 76.4 ppg and the Rockets scoring 84.5 ppg. While certainly possible, 159.5 is too high of a line to be confident in.

The Bobcats have not had a closing line above 157 in their last 10 games while Toledo has only had 1 closing line above 159 in its last 10.

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Kent State at Ohio odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Kent State at Ohio odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kent State Golden Flashes (13-3, 3-0 MAC) visit the Convocation Center to take on the Ohio Bobcats (9-7, 1-2) on Friday night. Tip from Athens is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kent State vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Kent State took down Toledo 75-63 on Tuesday, covering as 4-point home favorites. The Golden Flashes have only covered the spread once in their previous 4 games, but are 6-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 9 games featuring a spread. Overall this season, they are 11-3 ATS. Free throw percentage has been the strong point for the Golden Flashes, ranking 20th in the country (76.5%).

The Bobcats beat Ball State 76-71 on Tuesday, covering as 2-point home favorites. They are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games and 8-7 ATS this season. Ohio has been scoring the ball well this season, averaging 77.1 points per game.

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Kent State at Ohio odds

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Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Kent State -3.5 (-105) | Ohio +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Kent State at Ohio picks and predictions

Prediction

Kent State 73, Ohio 70

Moneyline

Not available.

Against the spread

BET OHIO +3.5 (-115).

Ohio is 9-7 overall this season, but their home record is 7-0. In a tough Mid-American Conference matchup, the Bobcats will look to rally around the home crowd to stay within striking distance.

The Golden Flashes are 13-3 this season with all 3 of their losses coming on the road.

Furthermore, the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 matchups between these 2 teams.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 141.5 (-110).

With both teams averaging more than 74 points per game, expect a lot of scoring. Ohio’s defense has struggled this season, ranking below 200th in the nation in opponents FG percentage, while its offense ranks in the top 60 in the country in 3-point FG percentage.

The Bobcats’ Over/Under record this season is 9-6 with their previous 2 games hitting the Over.

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Ball State at Ohio odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Ball State at Ohio odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ball State Cardinals (11-4, 2-0 MAC) battle the Ohio Bobcats (8-7, 0-2) Tuesday. Tip from Millett Hall is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ball State vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Bobcats lost to the Bowling Green Falcons 88-79 Saturday, failing to cover as a 3.5-point road favorite. Ohio has now lost 2 in a row, but has covered 3 of its last 5 games. It is 7-7 against the spread (ATS) on the season and is perfect at home (6-0). The Bobcats’ strength is 3-point shooting, hitting 36.5% of their attempts from deep.

The Cardinals beat Akron 70-63 Friday, covering as a 3-point home favorite. Ball State is 8-5 ATS on the season and 3-2 straight up on the road. It has covered 2 in a row and 5 of its last 7. The Cardinals’ strength is offensive efficient, ranking 31st in the nation in field goal percentage (48.3%).

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Ball State at Ohio odds

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Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Ball State +2.5 (-110) | Ohio -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Ball State at Ohio picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio 78, Ball State 73

Moneyline

Not available.

Against the spread

LEAN OHIO -2.5 (-110).

The Bobcats are 3-0 ATS at home with a spread of 10 or less. The variety in their scoring, having 5 players averaging 9 or more points is also a positive in terms of building a reliable offense.

Ball State is just 2-2 ATS as an underdog. It also is not good at stopping what Ohio does best — shoot from deep. The Cardinals rank 281st in opponents’ 3-point FG percentage (35.1%).

The Bobcats should be able to abuse that weakness, and at home, I would back OHIO -2.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 145.5 (-105).

If there is 1 thing both teams have, it is an efficient offense. Ball State averages 76.9 PPG and shoots 38.2% from deep, good for the 35th-best percentage in the NCAA.

Ohio is averaging 77.2 PPG and has gone Over in 5 of its last 8. It has gone Over in 8 of 14 games this season. Ball State is 7-6 O/U this season and has gone Over in 2 straight and in 4 of its last 6.

Couple the season-long trends and efficient offenses, and the OVER 145.5 (-105) is the best play in this Mid-American Conference battle.

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Ohio at Bowling Green odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio at Bowling Green odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio Bobcats (8-6, 0-1 MAC) travel north to take on the Bowling Green Falcons (7-7, 1-0) on Saturday. Tip is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio vs. Bowling Green odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Ohio fell to Buffalo 75-72 on Tuesday, failing to cover as 1-point away favorites. It is 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last 6 games. Overall, Ohio is 7-6 ATS this season. The Bobcats rank 75th in the nation for offensive points per game (77.1), but struggle on defense, ranking 219th for opponents points per game (70.5).

The Falcons destroyed Eastern Michigan 91-65, covering as 2.5-point road underdogs. They are 3-2 in their previous 5 games that feature a spread and 5-7 ATS on the season. Bowling Green’s defense is their weak point, ranking below 200th in the nation in opponents points per game (73.7), opponents field goal percentage (43.195%) and opponents 3-point percentage (33.9%).

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Ohio at Bowling Green odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Ohio -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Bowling Green +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio -3.5 (-105) | Bowling Green +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio at Bowling Green picks and predictions

Prediction

Bowling Green 71, Ohio 69

Moneyline

TAKE BOWLING GREEN +130.

The Falcons are coming off a massive 26-point win on the road against Eastern Michigan and are playing at home where they are 4-3 on the season.

The Bobcats dropped a close one on the road against Buffalo and have not played their best hoops on the road this season. Their road record is 2-5.

If you feel confident in the Bobcats, I would avoid the moneyline and play the spread due to the -165 odds.

Against the spread

BET BOWLING GREEN +3.5 (-115).

The Falcons are the 33rd-best offense in the nation for free-throw percentage, shooting 75.67% from the line. Averaging 18.8 free throw attempts per game, they convert the easy buckets that will allow them to stay in this game and give the spread a much better chance of hitting.

The underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 matchups between these two.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 151.5 (-110).

The Bobcats have struggled shooting the basketball this season, ranking 130th in the nation with a 45.63% field goal percentage. The Falcons are even worse in that metric, ranking 209th (44.01%).

In Bowling Green’s last 5 games with a line set above 150, the Under is 5-0.

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