The Ohio Bobcats (8-7, 2-1 MAC) are favored (-4.5) to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the UMass Minutemen (9-6, 0-3 MAC) at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Convocation Center Ohio. The matchup airs on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has an over/under set at 158 points.
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Ohio Cover -4.5 vs UMass -108
Ohio vs. UMass betting lines
- Ohio moneyline odds to win: -189
- UMass moneyline odds to win: +156
- Spread: Ohio (-4.5)
- Total: 158
Ohio statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Ohio has covered the spread in the same percentage of games at home as away games (50%). It has covered three times in six games when playing at home and two times in four games when playing on the road.
- The Bobcats have eclipsed the total less often at home, hitting the over in two of six home matchups (33.3%). On the road, they have hit the over in two of four games (50%).
- Ohio has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 3-2 (.600). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, it owns a record of 2-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Bobcats’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, putting up 77.9 points per contest compared to the 76.7 they’ve averaged this year.
- Ohio has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, giving up 69.7 points per game during its past 10 outings compared to the 75.1 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2025-26 season.
- Over their last 10 outings, the Bobcats are making 0.7 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.2 compared to 6.5 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (30.9% compared to 29.3% season-long).
Ohio betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-3-0; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
- O-U-P: 6-7-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 3-2; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.5 (127th in nation) | 44.1 (217th) | 31.1 (268th) | 33.1 (285th) | 13.7 (227th) | 11.1 (143rd) |
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UMass statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- UMass’ winning percentage against the spread at home was .400 (6-9-0) last year. Away, it was .727 (8-3-0).
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Minutemen’s games finished above the over/under at home (53.3%, eight of 15) compared to away (45.5%, five of 11).
- As moneyline underdogs last season, the Minutemen won a higher percentage of games at home (1-2) than away (3-7).
Recent trends
- The Minutemen are compiling 80.9 points per game in their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 80.5.
- In its previous 10 games, UMass is giving up 73.4 points per game, 0.1 more points than its season average (73.3).
- Over their past 10 games, the Minutemen are draining 7.1 threes per contest, 0.2 fewer threes than their season average (7.3). They sport a better three-point percentage over their last 10 games (34.1%) compared to their season average (33.9%).
UMass betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-7-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 0-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 3-5-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-6-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-3 (Home: 5-1; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 0-2; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (136th in nation) | 43.1 (161st) | 35.3 (84th) | 28.7 (72nd) | 18.4 (29th) | 13.5 (329th) |
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