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Central Michigan Chippewas Favored to Win Against Bowling Green Falcons in Upcoming MAC Showdown

The upcoming Mid-American Conference game between the Bowling Green Falcons and the Central Michigan Chippewas is highly anticipated. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses and improve their standing in the MAC. Despite neither team having players listed on their injury reports, Central Michigan is favored to win with a -6.5 point spread. Basketball enthusiasts are encouraged to read the in-depth prediction for this game and check out top NCAAB picks for Bowling Green Falcons vs. Central Michigan Chippewas. Exciting basketball action is on the horizon!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Falcons +202 | Chippewas -250
• Spread: Falcons +6.5 (-110) | Chippewas -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Michigan will win straight-up is 71%.

Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Stats

Bowling Green Falcons

The Bowling Green Falcons have shown a competitive performance this season, averaging 75.3 points scored and 75.6 points allowed per game. They have a shooting percentage of 44.0% overall and 34.1% from three-point territory. Leading in scoring is Marcus Johnson with 16.9 points per game, followed by Javontae Campbell with 13.8 points per game. Campbell also leads in assists with an average of 2.7 per game, while Jamai Felt leads in rebounds with 5.8 per game. Campbell excels in steals with an average of 3.1 per game, and Felt is noted for blocking shots with an average of 1.5 per game. Bowling Green has a power ranking of 299 and is ranked 135 in offense and 288 in defense. They have a record of 7-13 this season. Offensively, they shoot 44.56% from the field and 75.27% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow 45.15% of field goals and 78.39% of free throws made by opponents.

Central Michigan Chippewas Analysis

The Central Michigan Chippewas have an average of 73.4 points per game on offense and allow an average of 70.0 points per game on defense. They shoot 45.4% overall and 31.1% from three-point territory. Jakobi Heady leads the team in scoring with 13.9 points per game, while Anthony Pritchard is second with 13.0 points per game and leads in assists with 4.5 per game. Central Michigan averages 37.3 rebounds per game, with Heady leading with 6.9 rebounds per game. Pritchard leads in steals with 2.3 per game, and Bryan Ndjonga leads in blocked shots with 0.6 per game. Overall, the Chippewas have a power ranking of 124, ranking 210th in offense and 125th in defense. They have a record of 9-11 and are 8-8 against the spread. On offense, they shoot 45.24% from the field, 71.55% from the free-throw line, and 31.37% from three-point range. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 42.17% from the field, 69.36% from the free-throw line, and 31.29% from three-point range. They average 37.32 rebounds and 13.68 offensive assists per game.

Central Michigan Dominates on Both Ends of the Court, Bowling Green Struggles Defensively

Central Michigan is performing strongly with an average of 73.4 points per game, showcasing their proficiency in defense by conceding only 70.0 points per game. Their opponents are shooting at a low rate of 42.3% overall and 31.4% from beyond the arc. Conversely, Bowling Green is struggling defensively, allowing an average of 75.6 points per game with a 45.4% shooting rate overall and 32.6% from three-point range. Furthermore, Bowling Green has a 2-4 Against The Spread (ATS) record in their last six games. They suffered losses in both straight up and ATS against Toledo and Kent State in their previous two matchups.

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