Western Michigan vs Ohio Prediction 2/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Western Michigan Broncos and the Ohio Bobcats meet Tuesday in college basketball action from Ohio University Convocation Center in Athens. Here’s a Western Michigan vs Ohio prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Western Michigan vs Ohio pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

The Broncos were last at the .500 mark way back on December 6 as they sat at 5-5 through their first 10 games of the season. Western Michigan is just 3-8 since then, taking losses to Iowa, Buffalo, Toledo, Miami-OH, UMass, Akron, Bowling Green and Northern Illinois in that time. Through 21 games so far this year that gives Western Michigan an 8-13 overall record in the books.

Last Tuesday versus Northern Illinois, the Broncos faced a five-point deficit 35-30 by halftime. Western Michigan was outscored 50-35 the rest of the way and eventually lost 85-65 on the road in the end. Brady Swartz led the team on 16 points and six boards. Justice Williams had 10 points with two rebounds and Trey Lewis added 10 points and three boards in 16 minutes of work.

Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview

Over on the Ohio side, they limped to a 1-6 record over their first seven games this year. The Bobcats got it together on a very nice 9-1 run over the next 10 games, though. The only loss in that time came versus Bowling Green on December 20. A 2-4 stretch came next with losses to Toledo, Ball State, Akron and Kent State. Over 23 outings this year the Bobcats have carved out a 12-11 record.

Matched up against Buffalo last weekend, the Bobcats were sitting in the locker room at the break with a comfortable 31-46 lead. Ohio was outscored 52-49 the rest of the way during a wild second half but still held on for the double-digit road victory 95-83 in the end. Javan Simmons doubled up with 24 points and 13 boards, as did Jackson Paveletzke with 16 points and 11 assists.

Western Michigan Broncos @ Ohio Bobcats Betting Trends: February 3, 2026

Why the Ohio Bobcats will win

• Western Michigan has lost each of its last eight games at Convocation Center (OH) against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Ohio has won each of its last seven night games against Western Michigan at Convocation Center (OH).
• Ohio has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games against Western Michigan.

Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win

• Ohio has lost four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Western Michigan vs Ohio Prediction

I’ll lean toward Ohio. The Bobcats posted a nice win on the road over a pretty good Buffalo team this past weekend. In that one Ohio shot 53 percent from the field with a 34-27 rebounding edge and 50 points in the paint. The Bobcats did give up 55.8 percent shooting on the other side, however. Still, Ohio got a much-needed victory out of it, scoring 95 points after a combined 122 in their previous two games (both losses).

As for WMU, they were blasted on the road by a struggling Northern Illinois squad in their last game. The Broncos shot just 34.6 percent from the field in that one with 12 turnovers and a 28-18 deficit in the paint. Western Michigan is just 1-4 in their last five games, giving up 72 or more points in all four losses.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Ohio Bobcats -7.5