Who's Playing

Western Michigan @ Ohio

Current Records: Western Michigan 4-18; Ohio 18-3

What to Know

The Western Michigan Broncos haven't won a matchup against the Ohio Bobcats since Jan. 4 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. WMU and Ohio will face off in a Mid-American battle at 2 p.m. ET at Convocation Center. The Bobcats should still be riding high after a victory, while WMU will be looking to get back in the win column.

WMU came up short against the Central Michigan Chippewas on Thursday, falling 65-55.

Meanwhile, Ohio didn't have too much trouble with the Eastern Michigan Eagles at home on Thursday as they won 81-68.

The Broncos are the clear underdogs, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Now might not be the best time to take WMU against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past three consecutive games.

Western Michigan's loss took them down to 4-18 while Ohio's win pulled them up to 18-3. We'll see if WMU can steal Ohio's luck or if Ohio records another win instead.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Convocation Center -- Athens, Ohio
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Bobcats are a big 21-point favorite against the Broncos, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bobcats as a 20.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Ohio have won six out of their last nine games against Western Michigan.

  • Jan 01, 2022 - Ohio 59 vs. Western Michigan 47
  • Jan 26, 2021 - Ohio 81 vs. Western Michigan 58
  • Feb 11, 2020 - Ohio 73 vs. Western Michigan 61
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Western Michigan 77 vs. Ohio 65
  • Jan 22, 2019 - Ohio 81 vs. Western Michigan 76
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Western Michigan 69 vs. Ohio 60
  • Jan 31, 2017 - Western Michigan 90 vs. Ohio 85
  • Jan 03, 2017 - Ohio 89 vs. Western Michigan 58
  • Jan 19, 2016 - Ohio 82 vs. Western Michigan 64

Injury Report for Ohio

  • Dwight Wilson III: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
  • Lunden McDay: Game-Time Decision (Personal)

Injury Report for Western Michigan

  • Titus Wright: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)