A seven-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Bowling Green Falcons (9-5, 1-0 MAC) when they welcome the Ohio Bobcats (8-5, 0-1 MAC) to Stroh Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Bowling Green Falcons ATS Odds
Both teams blew out their last opponent. The Falcons defeated the Tiffin Dragons 91-52, while the Bobcats beat the Wilberforce Bulldogs 97-61.
Ohio dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 55.8 and a free throw rate of 0.163. Wilberforce recorded marks of 15.8 and 0.097, respectively, for those same stats. The Falcons, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.9 vs. 12.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.239 vs. 0.090). Bowling Green received a boost from Demajeo Wiggins, who had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jason Carter played a pivotal role for Ohio with 17 points and 13 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Bobcats won the most recent matchup 75-59. The Bobcats’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Falcons. Ohio had a rate of 13.7, while Bowling Green posted a mark of 21.6. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Justin Turner and Wiggins have played well over the last five games for Bowling Green. Turner has averaged 0 points, while Wiggins has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams clash. The Falcons are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 27th in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.9 percent. Meanwhile, Ohio ranks 11th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 77.2 percent.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Bowling Green Falcons Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Bowling Green, ATS Winner – Bowling Green, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bowling Green ranks 160th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while Ohio ranks 227th (19.7).
- The Bobcats rank 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Falcons rank 63rd (2.9).
- Bowling Green ranks 114th in assists per game (14.1) while Ohio ranks 148th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- The Falcons average 45.1 rebounds per game, which ranks first in the nation. The Bobcats rank 66th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1).
- Ohio ranks 82nd in steals per game (7.1) while Bowling Green ranks 137th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, up from 0.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
