Both teams will try to prolong their winning streaks as the Central Michigan Chippewas (13-2, 2-0 MAC) square off with the Bowling Green Falcons (10-5, 2-0 MAC) at McGuirk Arena. The Chippewas have won seven consecutive games, while the Falcons have won their last six games. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Bowling Green Falcons at Central Michigan Chippewas Free Prediction
In the Falcons’ last game, they blew out the Ohio Bobcats, 82-63. The Falcons were 9-11 from the free throw line (81.8 percent) and held the Bobcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.6 (below their season average of 33.0). With 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Justin Turner was Bowling Green’s leading scorer.
The Chippewas edged the Akron Zips in their last outing, 88-86. The Chippewas knocked down 11 of their 15 free throws (73.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.566 (above their season average of 0.542). With 13 points, 11 assists and six rebounds, Central Michigan’s Larry Austin Jr. had a solid game.
After the Chippewas won both games against the Falcons last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Central Michigan won 81-77. Central Michigan did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (22-30; 73.3 percent). Bowling Green, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.9 vs. 27.8).
Central Michigan could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. Central Michigan ranks 47th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while Bowling Green forces the 62nd-fewest turnovers (17.4 percent). Moreover, the Falcons rank 33rd in offensive rebounding percentage (35.4 percent), while the Chippewas rank 285th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.8 percent).
Bowling Green Falcons at Central Michigan Chippewas Pick
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Betting Notes:
Bowling Green ranks third in rebounds per game (44.5) while Central Michigan ranks 189th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
The Chippewas average 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 114th in the NCAA. The Falcons rank 245th in three pointers allowed per game (27.3).
Central Michigan ranks eighth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while Bowling Green ranks 130th (7.1).
The Chippewas rank 47th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Falcons rank 89th (12.3).
Bowling Green averages 2.9 blocks per game, which is ranked 114th in the NCAA. Central Michigan ranks 123rd in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
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The Falcons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 20.2, up from 9.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Chippewas have scored an average of 91.4 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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