Toledo Rockets at Bowling Green Falcons ATS Prediction 02/08/20

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The Toledo Rockets (11-12, 3-7 MAC) will be at the Stroh Center to meet the Bowling Green Falcons (17-6, 8-2 MAC) in a MAC matchup. Action starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Toledo Rockets at Bowling Green Falcons Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Falcons fell to the Central Michigan Chippewas, 92-82, while the Rockets were defeated by the Northern Illinois Huskies, 66-61.

Toledo did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (13-16; 81.3 percent) while Bowling Green had an effective field goal percentage of 0.558 (above their season average of 0.482). Justin Turner put together a good performance for Bowling Green with 31 points. Meanwhile, Toledo was led by Luke Knapke, who recorded 15 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Dylan Frye led the Falcons to an 85-79 victory. He put up 22 points and six assists. Bowling Green had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 16.7). Toledo, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (5.3 vs. 10.2).

Bowling Green should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Bowling Green ranks second in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.7 percent), while Toledo forces the 67th-fewest turnovers (17.7 percent).

Toledo Rockets vs. Bowling Green Falcons Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Toledo, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Toledo ranks 71st in rebounds per game (38.2) while Bowling Green ranks 261st in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
  • The Falcons rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Rockets rank 148th (6.9).
  • Toledo averages 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 89th in the NCAA. Bowling Green ranks 91st in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
  • The Rockets rank 56th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Falcons rank 196th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
  • Toledo ranks 41st in assists per game (15.0) while Bowling Green ranks 174th (12.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
  • The Rockets have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Toledo has defeated opponents by an average of 5.3 points.