It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Western Michigan Broncos (6-15, 0-8 MAC) welcome the Bowling Green Falcons (15-6, 7-1 MAC) to University Arena in Read Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Western Michigan Broncos ATS Prediction
The last time the Falcons played, they topped the No. 18 Buffalo Bulls, 92-88. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Bowling Green’s largest strengths. They had 36 free throw attempts, 17 more than Buffalo. Bowling Green was lifted by Demajeo Wiggins, who contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Broncos got blown out by the Central Michigan Chippewas in their last game, 85-64. Central Michigan’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Western Michigan. The Chippewas posted a mark of 9.5 (stronger than their season average of 14.3), while the Broncos had a rate of 25.0 (above their season average of 18.1). With 27 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Michael Flowers was the game’s leading scorer.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Dylan Frye scored a game-high 14 points and the Falcons defeated the Broncos 79-48. He also put up seven rebounds and five assists. The Falcons had a much better turnover percentage (7.2 vs. 19.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.479 vs. 0.307).
Western Michigan might struggle to score as they clash against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Bowling Green ranks 73rd in defensive efficiency, while the Broncos rank 264th in offensive efficiency.
Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bowling Green ranks second in rebounds per game (43.0) while Western Michigan ranks 149th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
The Falcons rank 46th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Broncos rank 192nd (14.3).
Western Michigan averages 23.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 132nd in the NCAA. Bowling Green ranks 261st in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
The Falcons average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 107th in the nation. The Broncos rank 195th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
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The Falcons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 8.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 41.4 points per game (23.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 51.8 points per game (17.5 below their season average).
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