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Western Michigan Broncos Favored to Win Against Bowling Green Falcons in MAC Matchup

The Bowling Green Falcons will be facing off against the Western Michigan Broncos in a Mid-American Conference game at University Arena. Both teams are coming off losses in their MAC openers, with Bowling Green having lost three of their last four games and Western Michigan on a six-game losing streak. Despite both teams not having any players listed on their injury reports, Western Michigan is currently favored to win by 3.5 points. For more information and betting options, consider using sportsbook promo codes.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Falcons +148 | Broncos -178
• Spread: Falcons +3.5 (-110) | Broncos -3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 151.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Western Michigan will win straight-up is 64%.

Bowling Green vs Western Michigan Stats

Bowling Green Falcons

Bowling Green Falcons have a record of 5-8 this season, with a power ranking of 210. Offensively, they score an average of 77.62 points per game and shoot 45.08% from the field, ranking 128th in offense. Defensively, they allow an average of 74.62 points per game and opponents shoot 43.83% from the field against them, ranking 268th in defense. They are led in scoring by Marcus Johnson with 16.5 points per game and Javontae Campbell with 15.8 points per game. Campbell also leads the team in assists with 3.2 per game. The Falcons average 34.92 rebounds per game and have a shooting percentage of 35.28% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 31.14% from three-point territory. Overall, Bowling Green performs moderately in offensive and defensive statistics in comparison to other NCAAB teams.

Western Michigan Broncos Analysis

Western Michigan's basketball team has struggled this season, with an average of 70.5 points scored per game and 74.2 points allowed per game, ranking 289th and 260th, respectively. Their shooting percentages are also low, with 42.2% overall and 29.3% from three-point range. Leading the team in scoring is Chansey Willis Jr with 16.8 points per game, followed by Markhi Strickland with 11.6 points per game. The team is ranked 277th overall and 294th in offense, making them a risky bet for profit-making. Bowling Green has had a more favorable record in recent matchups against Western Michigan, making them a stronger choice for betting purposes.

Bowling Green Falcons Dominate Offense as Western Michigan Falters on Defense

The Bowling Green Falcons have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, scoring an average of 77.7 points per game with shooting percentages of 45.1% overall and 35.3% from 3-point territory. In contrast, Western Michigan's defensive performance has been lackluster, allowing opponents to shoot at rates of 45.3% overall and 34.3% from 3-point range, ranking 287th and 250th respectively. On the offensive end, Western Michigan struggles with rankings of 304th in field goal shooting percentage and 336th in three-point shooting percentage. Bowling Green has consistently covered the spread in their last five matchups against teams from the West division of the Mid-American Conference, while Western Michigan has only covered the spread in one of their last five home games.

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