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USA Today
12-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio vs. Toledo men's basketball tickets still available for Thursday, March 13
Ohio vs. Toledo men's basketball tickets still available for Thursday, March 13 The No. 5 seed Ohio Bobcats (16-15, 10-8 MAC) will play in the MAC tournament against the No. 4 seed Toledo Rockets (17-14, 10-8 MAC), Thursday at 1:30 p.m. ET live on ESPN+. Buy tickets for Ohio vs. Toledo Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub Ohio vs. Toledo game information Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Thursday, March 13, 2025 Time: 1:30 p.m. ET 1:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Venue: Rocket Arena Rocket Arena Spread: Ohio -2.5 Ohio -2.5 Moneylines: Ohio -155, Toledo +129 Ohio -155, Toledo +129 Total: 161.5 161.5 Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Ohio leaders So far this season, Jackson Paveletzke is averaging 13.4 points and 4.8 assists per game. Offensively, AJ Clayton puts up 14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest, shooting 47.7% from the field and 37.2% from downtown with 2.3 made 3-pointers per contest. AJ Brown puts up 13.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 47.1% from the field and 38.8% from downtown with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game. On a per-game basis, Shereef Mitchell puts up 13.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists. At the other end, he delivers 1.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Victor Searls posts 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest, shooting 60.1% from the floor. Toledo leaders On the hardwood, Sonny Wilson is posting 15.3 points, 3.2 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game. Javan Simmons averages 12.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 55.3% from the floor. Sam Lewis has put up 15.9 points per game this season. From an offensive standpoint, Isaiah Adams averages 10.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 39.4% from the field. So far this season, Seth Hubbard averages 7.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, shooting 37.1% from the floor. Ohio vs. Toledo stats breakdown This year the Bobcats are shooting 47.0% from the field, only 1.5% lower than the Rockets give up. Ohio is 7-5 against the spread and 9-4 straight up when shooting better than 48.5% from the field. The Rockets make 46.5% of their shots from the field, just 0.7% more than the Bobcats' defensive field-goal percentage. This year Toledo is 8-7 against the spread and 12-4 overall when shooting better than 45.8% from the field. The Bobcats and Rockets rebound at about the same rate, with the Bobcats averaging 1.7 fewer rebounds per game. The Rockets are 260th in rebounding in the nation, and the Bobcats are 326th. The Bobcats are averaging 79.6 points, just 0.2 more than the 79.4 the Rockets allow. The Rockets post only 2.1 more points per game (78.2) than the Bobcats give up (76.1). Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub


Associated Press
01-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Ohio earns 75-66 win over Miami of Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — AJ Clayton's 20 points helped Ohio defeat Miami of Ohio 75-66 on Saturday. Clayton shot 8 for 12, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Bobcats (16-13, 10-6 Mid-American Conference). Victor Searls added 13 points while shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line while they also had seven rebounds. Elmore James had 12 points and shot 4 for 7 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line. Antwone Woolfolk finished with 16 points for the RedHawks (21-8, 12-4). Peter Suder added 15 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three steals for Miami. Kam Craft also recorded 12 points. Ohio took the lead with 8:16 left in the first half and did not give it up. AJ Brown led the team in scoring with eight points in the first half to help put them ahead 40-33 at the break. Ohio outscored Miami by two points in the final half, while Clayton led the way with a team-high 14 second-half points. Both teams next play Tuesday. Ohio hosts Eastern Michigan and Miami squares off against Buffalo on the road.


USA Today
19-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Akron at Ohio odds, tips and betting trends
The Akron Zips (21-5, 13-0 MAC) will try to extend a 14-game winning streak when they visit the Ohio Bobcats (14-12, 8-5 MAC) on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Convocation Center Ohio. The contest airs at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN2. In the article below, we dig into the Ohio vs. Akron odds and lines around this matchup. The matchup between the Bobcats and the Zips currently does not have a line set. Ohio's record against the spread this season is 10-15-0, while Akron's is 12-12-0. The Bobcats have hit the over in 17 games, while Zips games have gone over 15 times. Over the last 10 games, Ohio is 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall while Akron has gone 5-5 against the spread and 10-0 overall. Here's what you need to get ready for Saturday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Ohio vs. Akron prediction Akron 80, Ohio 77 Against the spread Ohio has covered 10 times in 25 chances against the spread this season. Akron has won 12 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 12 times. The 79.8 points per game the Bobcats record are 6.5 more points than the Zips allow (73.3). Ohio is 8-10 against the spread and 12-7 overall when scoring more than 73.3 points. When Akron gives up fewer than 79.8 points, it is 9-7 against the spread and 16-2 overall. The Zips put up an average of 84.2 points per game, 8.6 more points than the 75.6 the Bobcats allow to opponents. Akron is 9-8 against the spread and 18-1 overall when it scores more than 75.6 points. Ohio is 10-9 against the spread and 14-6 overall when it allows fewer than 84.2 points. Players to watch Ohio Jackson Paveletzke puts up a team-leading 5.0 assists per game. He is also putting up 13.2 points and 4.3 rebounds, shooting 50.4% from the field. AJ Clayton leads the Bobcats with 14.3 points per game and 5.4 rebounds, while also putting up 1.1 assists. AJ Brown averages 13.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. At the other end, he posts 1.2 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Akron Nate Johnson is the Zips' top scorer (14.0 points per game), and he delivers 3.4 assists and 4.8 rebounds. Tavari Johnson is registering a team-high 4.2 assists per game. He's also contributing 12.6 points and 2.1 rebounds, hitting 44.4% of his shots from the floor, and 39.1% from 3-point range resulting in 1.7 treys per game. Isaiah Gray is averaging 9.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, making 49.2% of his shots from the floor and 38.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 triples per game. Watch college basketball all season long on ESPN+! Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Sportsbook Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.


USA Today
16-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Central Michigan at Ohio odds, tips and betting trends
MAC opponents square off when the Ohio Bobcats (13-12, 7-5 MAC) host the Central Michigan Chippewas (11-14, 4-8 MAC) at Convocation Center Ohio, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. In the article below, we breakdown the Ohio vs. Central Michigan odds and lines ahead of this game. The Bobcats and the Chippewas play with no line currently set for the matchup. Ohio is 10-14-0 against the spread this season compared to Central Michigan's 12-10-0 ATS record. The Bobcats are 16-8-0 and the Chippewas are 14-8-0 in terms of hitting the over. In the last 10 games, Ohio has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall. Central Michigan has gone 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall in its last 10 matches. Prepare for this matchup with everything you need to know before Tuesday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Ohio vs. Central Michigan prediction Ohio 78, Central Michigan 72 Against the spread Ohio has won 10 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 14 times. Central Michigan is 12-10-0 ATS this season. The Bobcats average eight more points per game (79.7) than the Chippewas give up (71.7). When Ohio totals more than 71.7 points, it is 8-9 against the spread and 11-7 overall. When Central Michigan gives up fewer than 79.7 points, it is 11-4 against the spread and 11-7 overall. The Chippewas' 75.1 points per game are only 0.2 fewer points than the 75.3 the Bobcats give up to opponents. Central Michigan has put together a 5-3 ATS record and a 7-4 overall record in games it scores more than 75.3 points. Ohio is 8-3 against the spread and 9-3 overall when it gives up fewer than 75.1 points. Players to watch Ohio Jackson Paveletzke puts up a team-leading 5 assists per game. He is also posting 12.9 points and 4.2 rebounds, shooting 49.6% from the field. AJ Clayton posts 14.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per contest — both team highs. He is also averaging 1.1 assists, shooting 47.2% from the field and 37.1% from downtown with 2.4 made 3-pointers per game. AJ Brown averages 12.9 points, 3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest, shooting 47% from the floor and 37.1% from downtown with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest. Central Michigan Anthony Pritchard is the Chippewas' top assist man (5.2 per game), and he delivers 13.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. Jakobi Heady is putting up 13.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, making 43.1% of his shots from the floor. Ugnius Jarusevicius is the Chippewas' top scorer (15.5 points per game) and rebounder (7.4), and delivers 0.6 assists. Watch Ohio vs. Central Michigan on ESPN+! Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Sportsbook Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.


USA Today
14-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio vs. Central Michigan men's basketball tickets still available for Tuesday, February 18
The Central Michigan Chippewas (11-13, 4-7 MAC) meet a fellow MAC opponent, the Ohio Bobcats (13-11, 7-4 MAC), on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Convocation Center Ohio. The game will begin at 7:00 PM ET and is available via ESPN+. Buy tickets for Ohio vs. Central Michigan Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub Ohio vs. Central Michigan game information Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: Athens, Ohio Athens, Ohio Venue: Convocation Center Ohio Convocation Center Ohio Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Ohio leaders So far this season, Jackson Paveletzke averages 12.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists per contest, shooting 48.9% from the field. Offensively, AJ Clayton posts 15.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 47.3% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc with 2.4 made 3-pointers per game. AJ Brown has put up 13.1 points per contest. On a per-game basis, Aidan Hadaway is posting 10.4 points, 1.6 assists and 5.7 rebounds. Shereef Mitchell puts up 11.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. On defense, he averages 1.5 steals and 0.0 blocked shots. Central Michigan leaders On the hardwood, Anthony Pritchard is putting up 13.1 points, 5.2 assists and 4.5 rebounds per contest. Jakobi Heady is putting up 13.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest. Ugnius Jarusevicius is averaging 14.6 points, 0.6 assists and 7.3 rebounds per game this season. From an offensive standpoint, Cayden Vasko is posting 7.1 points per contest. So far this season, Kyler Vanderjagt posts 11.8 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest, shooting 50.0% from the field and 40.7% from downtown with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest. Ohio vs. Central Michigan stats breakdown The Bobcats shoot 47.1% from the field, 3.5% higher than the Chippewas allow defensively. In games when Ohio shoots higher than 43.6% from the field, it is 7-7 against the spread and 11-4 overall. The Chippewas make 46.4% of their shots from the field, just 1.4% more than the Bobcats' defensive field-goal percentage. This season Central Michigan is 5-5 against the spread and 9-4 overall when shooting higher than 45.0% from the field. The Bobcats average 29.9 rebounds, 2.6 fewer than the Chippewas' average. The Chippewas are 160th in rebounding in the country, and the Bobcats are 302nd. The Bobcats are averaging 79.9 points, 8.7 more than the Chippewas allow. The Chippewas' 74.8 points per game are just 0.5 fewer than the Bobcats allow. Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.