The Bowling Green Falcons (14-6, 6-1 MAC) can prolong a 10-game home winning streak when they challenge the No. 18 Buffalo Bulls (19-2, 7-1 MAC) at Stroh Center. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Buffalo Bulls at Bowling Green Falcons Betting Prediction
The Bulls come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Ball State Cardinals in their last matchup, 83-59. The Bulls forced 18 turnovers and held the Cardinals to an effective field goal percentage of 0.338 (below their season average of 0.554). Buffalo was led by CJ Massinburg, who had 16 points and nine rebounds.
The last time the Falcons played, they fell to the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 67-53. Miami (OH)’s 0.315 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Bowling Green, who had a mark of 0.096. The RedHawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.219, while the Falcons’ was below their season average of 0.217. With 12 points on 5-for-13 shooting, Justin Turner led Bowling Green in scoring.
After the Bulls won both matchups against the Falcons last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Buffalo won 100-70. The Bulls’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Falcons. Buffalo had a rate of 8.5, while Bowling Green posted a mark of 14.2.
Bowling Green appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Falcons rank 43rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while Buffalo ranks 176th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.9 percent). Ball protection should be an advantage for the Bulls. They rank 17th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent), while the Falcons force the 79th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.6 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Buffalo averages 28.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 15th in the country. Bowling Green ranks 258th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
The Falcons rank first in rebounds per game (43.6) while the Bulls rank 242nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
Buffalo ranks 13th in assists per game (17.4) while Bowling Green ranks 129th (13.7).
The Bulls rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Falcons rank 121st (6.5).
Buffalo ranks 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while Bowling Green ranks 146th (2.7).
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The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 14.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
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