The Ohio Bobcats (11-14, 3-10 MAC) and the Bowling Green Falcons (19-7, 11-2 MAC) battle at Convocation Center. The Bobcats will try to snap their six-game losing streak. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, February 22, 2019.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ohio Bobcats Betting Odds
In their last game, the Bobcats lost big to the 25th-ranked Buffalo Bulls, 114-67, while the Falcons were victorious over the Akron Zips, 73-69.
Bowling Green dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.167 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.8 (below their season average of 32.4). For those same stats, Akron was 0.100 and 22.2, respectively. Ohio, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.197 (above their season average of 0.193). Ohio was lifted by Jason Carter, who contributed 16 points. Meanwhile, Justin Turner led the way for Bowling Green, recording 23 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Turner led the Falcons to an 82-63 victory. He put up 20 points. One of Bowling Green’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 9-11 (81.8 percent), while the Bobcats were just 3-4 (75.0 percent).
The offense of Ohio (322nd in the country with an offensive efficiency of 96.2) will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of Bowling Green (66th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 97.5). The Falcons should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ohio Bobcats ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ohio, ATS Winner – Ohio, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bowling Green ranks third in rebounds per game (42.0) while Ohio ranks 180th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- The Bobcats rank 175th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0) while the Falcons rank 263rd (26.1).
- Ohio ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Bowling Green ranks 60th (2.9).
- The Falcons rank 40th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Bobcats rank 173rd (13.8).
- Bowling Green averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 81st in the NCAA. Ohio ranks 202nd in steals allowed per game (8.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
- The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 19.0, up from 5.0 for the season.
