The Bowling Green Falcons (10-5, 1-1 MAC) will be at the Convocation Center to square off against the Ohio Bobcats (9-6, 1-1 MAC) in a MAC matchup. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ohio Bobcats ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bobcats were victorious over the Eastern Michigan Eagles 74-68, while the Falcons won a close one over the Miami (OH) RedHawks 78-76.
The Falcons held the RedHawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.414 (below their season average of 0.514) and had a free throw rate of 0.266 (above their season average of 0.201). The Bobcats, meanwhile, held the Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.2 (below their season average of 31.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.580 (above their season average of 0.530). Jordan Dartis had a solid performance for Ohio, contributing 26 points. Bowling Green received a boost from Tayler Mattos, who contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Bobcats won the last contest 92-87. Ohio made nine of their 18 three pointers (50.0 percent). Bowling Green was, meanwhile, 7-27 (25.9 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It will be a showdown of contrasting styles as the fast-paced Falcons (ranked 69th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more grind-it-out Bobcats (280th in possessions per game).
Bowling Green at Ohio Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Ohio, ATS Winner – Ohio, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Ohio ranks 62nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while Bowling Green ranks 233rd (39.2).
- The Falcons rank 29th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Bobcats rank 104th (6.5).
- Ohio ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Bowling Green ranks 50th (2.8).
- The Bobcats rank 66th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while the Falcons rank 203rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- Ohio ranks 41st in assists per game (15.7) while Bowling Green ranks 135th (13.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
- The Bobcats have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Ohio has defeated opponents by an average of 4.0 points.
