Illinois State Redbirds vs Ohio Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
Looking to win big? The Redbirds and Bobcats face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are hosting the game at CEFCU Arena in Normal, IL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Ohio as the -3 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.
ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS OHIO BOBCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Ohio Bobcats -3
This game will be played at CEFCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE OHIO BOBCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bobcats.
- Not only will Ohio pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Does Illinois State Have What it Takes on the Road?
Illinois State opened their season with a 77-68 road win over North Dakota State on Thursday. The Redbirds, who were +4 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Illinois State led 42-31 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.
Illinois State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.2%, and they hit 92.9% of their free throws, going 13-for-14 from the line.
Jacari White led the way with 27 points in 24 minutes, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range (4/6). Johnny Kinziger added 20 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while Ty Pence contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the floor.
Illinois State held their opponent to 68 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 40% shooting from the field. The Redbirds gave up 27 field goals on 66 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Illinois State’s defense allowed 11 threes on 39 attempts, a 28% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 3 free throws.
Will the Bobcats Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games
Ohio picked up an 82-76 win over UNC Asheville on Saturday, November 9th. The Bobcats were at home and entered the game as -9.5 point favorites.
Ohio led 42-34 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 42 points after the break. The total points for the game were 158, just over the O/U line of 157.5.
Ohio’s offense put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.8%. They connected on 8 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 33.3% from deep, while hitting 77.4% of their free throws, going 24 for 31 from the line.
Fletcher Abee and Josh Banks both hit 5 threes, shooting 55.6% from beyond the arc, and finishing with 20 points each. Abee shot 42.9% overall, while Banks hit 50% of his shots and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Ohio’s defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, where the other team went 17/32.
From beyond the arc, Ohio’s opponents hit 8 of 24 threes, good for 33%. They also sent them to the line 31 times, where they made 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Ohio gave up 13 offensive rebounds.