Expect a fast-paced game when the Green Bay Phoenix (5-3) visit Bowling Green to take on the Falcons (4-5). The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Green Bay Phoenix at Bowling Green Falcons Betting Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Falcons defeated the Tiffin Dragons 91-52, while the Phoenix beat the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors 110-54.
Green Bay dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.7 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.592. Wisconsin Lutheran was 33.4 and 0.379, respectively, for those same stats. Bowling Green, on the other hand, played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.9 and a free throw rate of 0.239. For those same stats, Tiffin was 12.0 and 0.090, respectively. Demajeo Wiggins had a good game for Bowling Green, contributing 12 points and 10 rebounds. Green Bay rallied around Tank Hemphill, who contributed 13 points.
The Falcons won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 81-78. Bowling Green made good use of their 33 trips to the free throw line, converting on 27 of them (81.8 percent). Green Bay, meanwhile, was just 10-18 (55.6 percent).
There could be plenty of transition offense in this showdown that features a pair of the nation’s more up-tempo teams. Bowling Green ranks 53rd in possessions per game (72.6) and Green Bay is 22nd (74.9) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Additionally, put-back points could be rare for the Phoenix. They rank 265th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.4 percent, while the Falcons have been eighth-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 74.9 percent).
Green Bay vs. Bowling Green Odds Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Bowling Green, ATS Winner – Green Bay, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Bowling Green averages 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks third in the nation. Green Bay ranks 297th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
- The Phoenix rank 110th in assists per game (14.4) while the Falcons rank 256th (12.9).
- Bowling Green blocks 2.7 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 144th in the country. Green Bay ranks 208th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- The Phoenix rank 73rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while the Falcons rank 293rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- Green Bay ranks 59th in steals per game (7.2) while Bowling Green ranks 248th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
