It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Bowling Green Falcons (12-6, 3-2 MAC) welcome the Central Michigan Chippewas (12-6, 1-4 MAC) to Stroh Center. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Bowling Green Falcons ATS Prediction
The last time the Chippewas played, they were defeated by the Ball State Cardinals, 82-76. Ball State’s 0.586 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Central Michigan, who had a rate of 0.431. The Cardinals’ mark was above their season average of 0.526, while the Chippewas’ was below their season average of 0.523. Luke Meyer was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Falcons were victorious over the Miami (OH) RedHawks in their last outing, 81-70. Bowling Green made good use of their 25 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 21 of them (84.0 percent). Miami (OH), meanwhile, was just 16-26 (61.5 percent). Demajeo Wiggins was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-9 shooting.
Bowling Green does a solid job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 20th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.300), but Central Michigan is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 23rd by allowing a FTA rate of 0.177).
Wiggins has averaged 15.4 points and 10.2 rebounds over the last five games for Bowling Green.
After the Chippewas won the sole contest against the Falcons last season, 82-76, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Central Michigan did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (22-26; 84.6 percent). Bowling Green, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (5.4 vs. 10.2).
Central Michigan Chippewas at Bowling Green Falcons Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Bowling Green, ATS Winner – Bowling Green, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Central Michigan ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while Bowling Green ranks 192nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
The Chippewas average 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. The Falcons rank 215th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
Central Michigan ranks 78th in blocks per game (3.9) while Bowling Green ranks 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
The Chippewas average 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 155th in the NCAA. The Falcons rank 170th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Chippewas have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Central Michigan has defeated opponents by an average of 9.3 points.
During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (5.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (6.8 below their season average).
