The Bowling Green Falcons (14-5, 5-1 MAC) visit Savage Arena to take on the Toledo Rockets (11-8, 3-3 MAC). The Falcons look to continue their five-game winning streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Bowling Green Falcons at Toledo Rockets Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Rockets defeated the Ohio Bobcats 83-74, while the Falcons barely escaped the Eastern Michigan Eagles 62-59.
The Falcons forced 19 turnovers and held the Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 28.5). Meanwhile, Toledo’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Ohio. The Rockets had a rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.266), while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.139 (below their season average of 0.193). Marreon Jackson played a pivotal role for Toledo with 29 points and seven assists. Justin Turner, meanwhile played well for Bowling Green, recording 25 points and seven rebounds.
The Rockets won the only contest between these two teams last year, 78-71. Toledo’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Bowling Green. The Rockets had a rate of 0.552 while the Falcons posted a mark of 0.425. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The productive offense of Toledo (40th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 110.2) will square off against the mid-tier defense of Bowling Green (176th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 99.0). The Rockets should have the edge on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Falcons rank fourth in turnover percentage (14.9 percent), while the Rockets rank 264th in opponents’ turnover percentage (18.3 percent).
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Toledo Rockets Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Bowling Green, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Toledo averages 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 35th in the NCAA. Bowling Green ranks 226th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
- The Falcons rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Rockets rank 141st (6.8).
- Bowling Green ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Toledo ranks 107th (3.5).
- The Rockets average 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. The Falcons rank 194th in three pointers allowed per game (23.2).
- Toledo ranks 38th in assists per game (15.5) while Bowling Green ranks 150th (12.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Falcons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 3.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
