The Bowling Green Falcons (15-5, 6-1 MAC) welcome the Ball State Cardinals (11-8, 4-2 MAC) to Stroh Center. The Falcons look to lengthen their six-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
Ball State Cardinals at Bowling Green Falcons Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Falcons beat the Toledo Rockets, 85-79, while the Cardinals fell to the Central Michigan Chippewas, 71-66.
The Falcons held the Rockets to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 31.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.568 (above their season average of 0.481). Ball State, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.347 (above their season average of 0.186). Dylan Frye put together a solid outing for Bowling Green with 22 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Tahjai Teague had a solid performance for Ball State, finishing with 17 points, 18 rebounds and five blocks.
The Falcons dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent game, Bowling Green won 99-86. One of Bowling Green’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 26 trips to the line, while Ball State went 16 times. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this battle. Bowling Green prefers a fast-breaking style of play (92nd in possessions per game), while Ball State is methodical (217th in possessions per game).
Ball State Cardinals vs. Bowling Green Falcons Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ball State, ATS Winner – Ball State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Ball State averages 27.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 28th in the nation. Bowling Green ranks 202nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- The Cardinals are 25th in the NCAA with 10.2 assists allowed per game while the Falcons are 59th with 11.3 assists allowed per game.
- Bowling Green allows the 47th-fewest blocks per game (2.8) while Ball State ranks 50th (2.8).
- The Cardinals rank 107th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Falcons rank 226th (37.8).
- Bowling Green ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Ball State ranks 87th (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
- The Falcons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 3.9 for the season.
