The Green Bay Phoenix (5-3) and the Bowling Green Falcons (4-5), who both like to play up-tempo, will battle at Stroh Center. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Bowling Green Falcons Free Prediction
In the Phoenix’s last contest, they dismantled the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors, 110-54. The Phoenix had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 33.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.592 vs. 0.379). Green Bay received a boost from Tank Hemphill, who contributed 13 points.
The Falcons won big over the Tiffin Dragons in their last outing, 91-52. The Falcons 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). With 12 points and 10 rebounds, Demajeo Wiggins played well for Bowling Green.
The Falcons won the only game against the Phoenix last season, 81-78. Bowling Green was effective at getting and making free throws. The Falcons made 27 of their 33 free throws (81.8 percent), while the Phoenix were just 10-18 (55.6 percent).
There should be plenty of transition action in this matchup that features a pair of the nation’s more up-and-down teams. Bowling Green ranks 53rd in possessions per game (72.6) and Green Bay is 22nd (74.9) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Moreover, the Phoenix rank 265th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.4 percent), while the Falcons rank eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).
Green Bay Phoenix at Bowling Green Falcons Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Bowling Green averages 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks third in the nation. Green Bay ranks 297th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
The Phoenix average 24.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 73rd in the NCAA. The Falcons rank 293rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
Green Bay ranks 59th in steals per game (7.2) while Bowling Green ranks 248th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
The Phoenix rank 110th in assists per game (14.4) while the Falcons rank 256th (12.9).
Bowling Green blocks 2.7 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 144th in the country. Green Bay ranks 208th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
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