Toledo Rockets vs Ohio Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/28/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Rockets and Bobcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Bobcats at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH. Get ready to place your bets! This Mid-American conference matchup has an over/under of 161.5 points, and Ohio is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. Toledo.
TOLEDO ROCKETS VS OHIO BOBCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Ohio Bobcats -3.5
This game will be played at Convocation Center (OH) at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 28th.
WHY BET THE OHIO BOBCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bobcats.
- Not only will Ohio pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Rockets Find a Way to Win in Athens?
Toledo Rockets Recent Game/Games
Toledo improved to 10-8 on the season with an 84-71 win over Bowling Green on Friday. The Rockets, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread in this road victory.
Toledo led 43-38 at halftime and outscored the Falcons 41-33 in the second half. The game’s total points of 155 fell just under the O/U line of 158.
Toledo’s offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, hitting 12 of 24, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. From the free-throw line, they were 14 of 17, good for 82.4%.
Marcus Johnson led the way with 28 points, shooting 10 of 20 overall and 3 of 9 from beyond the arc. Sonny Wilson and Isaiah Adams each added 18 points, with Wilson hitting 7 of 9 shots and going 1 for 1 from three-point range.
Toledo’s defense gave up 71 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 42% from the field. Inside the arc, they connected on 52% of their two-point attempts, going 18/34.
From three-point range, Toledo held their opponent to 27% shooting, with just 6 makes on 22 attempts. The opposition also went 17/23 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. Toledo allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Can the Ohio Offense Score Enough at Home?
Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games
Ohio improved to 10-8 on the season with a 61-59 win over Kent State on Friday. The Bobcats were +1.5 point underdogs at home but managed to cover the spread with the victory.
Ohio trailed 29-28 at halftime but outscored Kent State 33-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 120 fell well below the O/U line of 143.5.
Ohio’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.8% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they managed only 8 assists and 6 offensive rebounds.
At the free-throw line, Ohio converted 22 of 28 attempts, shooting 78.6%. AJ Brown and Jackson Paveletzke each scored 15 points, with Paveletzke shooting 71.4% overall. Cli’Ron Hornbeak added 13 points on 80% shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Ohio’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots to 12/27 (44%) and three-point attempts to 5/18 (27%).
At the free-throw line, Ohio’s opponent went 22/28 (78%). The Bobcats also kept offensive rebounds in check, allowing only 6.