Bowling Green Falcons vs Central Michigan Chippewas Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bowling Green vs Central Michigan NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Mount Pleasant.

Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Falcons versus the Chippewas? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI. This Mid-American conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Central Michigan is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Bowling Green.

Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Bowling Green Falcons at Central Michigan Chippewas
Where: Mount Pleasant at McGuirk Arena
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds CMICH -6.5, BOWLGR +235 | CMICH -295 O/U 141.5

Falcons Preview: Can Bowling Green Pull Off A Win at McGuirk Arena?

Bowling Green Falcons Recent Game/Games

The Falcons fell to 5-13 on the season after a 75-57 road loss to Kent State on Tuesday. Entering the game as +12 underdogs, Bowling Green not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 41-23 at halftime, the Falcons matched Kent State’s 34 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points (132) came in under the O/U line of 141.5.

Falcons Offense Breakdown

Bowling Green's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 32.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 37.7%. They hit only 26.9% from three-point range, going 7-for-26, and managed 10 offensive rebounds and 6 assists.

VonCameron Davis led the way with 24 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 57.1% from deep. Marcus Johnson added 21 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip, while Jalen Sullinger contributed 18 points, shooting 57.1% from the field.

Falcons Team Defense

Bowling Green's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Falcons couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts (18/32).

The Falcons also had trouble defending the perimeter, with their opponent hitting 45% of their three-point shots (10/22). Bowling Green sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9 attempts (69%).

Chippewas Preview: Can the Chippewas Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games

Central Michigan’s season record dropped to 5-11 after a 75-69 road loss to Buffalo on Tuesday. The Chippewas, who were -6 favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread.

Central Michigan led 34-30 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 144.5.

Chippewas Offense Breakdown

Central Michigan's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They were strong inside, hitting 61.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 19 threes (26.3%). Their free-throw shooting was also a concern, as they made only 10 of 23 attempts (43.5%).

Ryan Sabol led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 12 from three-point range. Anthony Pritchard added 16 points and 5 assists, while Tyson Dunn contributed 12 points and 9 assists. Jakobi Heady also scored 12 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, helping the Chippewas grab 11 offensive boards as a team.

Chippewas Team Defense

Central Michigan's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, as the other team went 19/35 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Central Michigan's opponents shot 33%, hitting 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws for 58%.

Falcons vs Chippewas Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Falcons have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last five home games, Central Michigan has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 63 points per game.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Falcons have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Chippewas have gone 3-6-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.