It will be a battle between two sensational offenses when the Bowling Green Falcons (16-7, 8-2 MAC) take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (16-7, 5-5 MAC) at Stroh Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Bowling Green Falcons ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Falcons fell to the Toledo Rockets, 78-71, while the Chippewas were defeated by the 23rd-ranked Buffalo Bulls, 90-76.
Central Michigan held Buffalo to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.2 (below their season average of 32.2) while Bowling Green had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 14.5). Bowling Green’s Demajeo Wiggins had a good outing, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Central Michigan rallied around Shawn Roundtree, who recorded 26 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Justin Turner led the Falcons to a 97-87 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 30 points. The Falcons’ 10.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Chippewas, who had a rate of 15.9.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that showcases two of the NCAA’s more up-tempo teams. Bowling Green ranks 49th in possessions per game (72.7) and Central Michigan is 21st (74.6). Also, the Chippewas, who rank 55th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.0 percent), will face off against the Falcons, who rank eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent).
Central Michigan at Bowling Green Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Bowling Green, ATS Winner – Bowling Green, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bowling Green averages 42.5 rebounds per game, which ranks second in the nation. Central Michigan ranks 244th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- The Falcons rank 41st in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Chippewas rank 61st (11.8).
- Bowling Green ranks 160th in blocks per game (2.5) while Central Michigan ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- The Chippewas average 23.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 115th in the country. The Falcons rank 263rd in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
- Central Michigan ranks 23rd in steals per game (8.1) while Bowling Green ranks 127th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Falcons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 8.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Chippewas have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (0.0 above their season average).
