The Bowling Green Falcons (13-5, 5-0 MAC) put their nine-game winning streak on the line when they square off against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-10, 2-3 MAC) at Convocation Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Bowling Green Falcons at Eastern Michigan Eagles Free Prediction
In the Falcons’ last outing, they blew out the Western Michigan Broncos, 79-48. The Falcons had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 7.2 (better than their season average of 15.2) and held the Broncos to an effective field goal percentage of 0.307 (below their season average of 0.505). With 14 points on 5-for-12 shooting, Dylan Frye was the game’s leading scorer.
The Eagles were beaten by the No. 16 Buffalo Bulls in their last matchup, 77-65. Buffalo’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Bulls had 14 offensive rebounds and 39 total rebounds, while the Eagles had nine and 29, respectively. With 11 points and 12 rebounds, Eastern Michigan’s James Thompson IV had a solid performance.
After the Falcons won both games against the Eagles last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Bowling Green won 70-63. The Falcons made 22 of their 29 free throws (75.9 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 vs. 21.6).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Antwon Lillard (13 points,1.2 steals) has been great for the Falcons while Thompson IV (14 points,12.4 rebounds,1.4 blocks) has made great contributions to the Eagles.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the nation’s top rebounding teams clash. The Eagles rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.8 percent), while Bowling Green ranks fourth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.1 percent). It will also be a battle of conflicting styles as the up-tempo Falcons rank 51st in possessions per game, while the more methodical Eagles rank 272nd.
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Prediction: SU Winner – Bowling Green, ATS Winner – Bowling Green, O/U – Under
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Betting Notes:
Bowling Green ranks 60th in assists allowed per game (11.7) while Eastern Michigan ranks 239th (17.9).
The Falcons rank first in rebounds per game (44.6) while the Eagles rank 123rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
Eastern Michigan averages 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 36th in the nation. Bowling Green ranks 132nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Eagles rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Falcons rank 139th (2.8).
Bowling Green averages 21.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 169th in the NCAA. Eastern Michigan ranks 256th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
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The Falcons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.6, up from 9.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
