The Central Michigan Chippewas (13-2, 2-0 MAC) welcome the Bowling Green Falcons (10-5, 2-0 MAC) to McGuirk Arena, where both teams will look to extend their winning streaks. The Chippewas are riding a seven-game winning streak, while the Falcons have won six consecutive games. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Bowling Green Falcons at Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Chippewas barely escaped the Akron Zips 88-86, while the Falcons dismantled the Ohio Bobcats 82-63.
Bowling Green played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.155 (below their season average of 0.210) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.9 (below their season average of 35.9). Ohio put up marks of 0.051 and 17.6, respectively, for those same stats. Central Michigan, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.162 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.566 (above their season average of 0.542). For those same stats, Akron recorded marks of 0.133 and 0.507, respectively. Larry Austin Jr. played well for Central Michigan with 13 points, 11 assists and six rebounds. Bowling Green, meanwhile, rallied around Justin Turner, who recorded 20 points.
The Chippewas dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent game, Central Michigan won 81-77. One of Central Michigan’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 30 free throw attempts, while Bowling Green had just 14. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Central Michigan could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Central Michigan ranks 47th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while Bowling Green forces the 62nd-fewest turnovers (17.4 percent). Moreover, the Falcons, who rank 33rd in offensive rebounding percentage (35.4 percent), will face off against the Chippewas, who rank 285th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.8 percent).
Bowling Green Falcons at Central Michigan Chippewas ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Central Michigan, ATS Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bowling Green ranks third in rebounds per game (44.5) while Central Michigan ranks 189th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- The Chippewas rank 47th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Falcons rank 89th (12.3).
- Bowling Green ranks 114th in blocks per game (2.9) while Central Michigan ranks 123rd in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- The Chippewas rank 114th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while the Falcons rank 245th in three pointers allowed per game (27.3).
- Central Michigan ranks eighth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while Bowling Green ranks 130th (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 83.4 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (6.3 below their season average).
- The Chippewas’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.8, up from 12.7 for the season.
