Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Ohio looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 42-34 lead against UNC-Ash.
If Ohio keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 1-1 in no time. On the other hand, UNC-Ash. will have to make due with an 0-2 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who's Playing
UNC-Ash. Bulldogs @ Ohio Bobcats
Current Records: UNC-Ash. 0-1, Ohio 0-1
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Convocation Center -- Athens, Ohio
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
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- Ticket Cost: $4.00
What to Know
The Ohio Bobcats will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on the UNC-Ash. Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Convocation Center. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Ohio is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They fell 88-78 to James Madison on Monday.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Shereef Mitchell, who went 6 for 9 en route to 14 points plus four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of AJ Brown, who made all 5 shots he took racking up 14 points.
Meanwhile, UNC-Ash. was expected to have a tough go of it on Monday and that's exactly how things played out. They were dealt a punishing 110-54 defeat at the hands of Alabama. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 50-29.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, UNC-Ash. struggled to work together and finished the game with only eight assists. They were demolished by their opponents in that department as Alabama racked up 21.
Looking forward, Ohio is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 9.5 points. They finished last season with a 15-14 record against the spread.
Odds
Ohio is a big 9.5-point favorite against UNC-Ash., according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The oddsmakers are expecting fireworks from the offense and set the over/under at a high 159.5 points.
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