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Central Michigan Chippewas Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Bowling Green Falcons in MAC Showdown

Game time: February 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: McGuirk Arena — Mount Pleasant, MI

Article updated Feb 20, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Tuesday evening, the Bowling Green Falcons will face off against the Central Michigan Chippewas in a Mid-American Conference matchup at the McGuirk Arena. The Falcons,

Game outlook

On Tuesday evening, the Bowling Green Falcons will face off against the Central Michigan Chippewas in a Mid-American Conference matchup at the McGuirk Arena. The Falcons, with a record of 16-9 overall and 7-5 in the MAC, are looking to bounce back from a two-game losing streak, most recently falling to Eastern Michigan. Meanwhile, the Chippewas, boasting a record of 15-10 overall and 9-3 in the conference, are on a two-game winning streak, including a dominant victory over Western Michigan. Central Michigan is favored to win with the current line set at -1.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Falcons +108 | Chippewas -128

Spread: Falcons +1.5 (-110) | Chippewas -1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Michigan will win straight-up is 56%.

Bowling Green Falcons

The Bowling Green Falcons recently suffered a 69-60 road loss to the Eastern Michigan Eagles, with a disappointing first half performance of only 24 points. Junior guard Marcus Hill led the team with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists, a block, and a steal. The defense held Eastern Michigan to a shooting split of 43.9/29.2/60.0. The Falcons are averaging 75.8 points per game on offense and allowing 72.4 points per game on defense this season. They have a power ranking of 287 and are currently ranked 106 in offense and 203 in defense. Additionally, the team is shooting 44.1% from the floor, 30.83% from three-point range, and 69.20% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they are allowing opponents to shoot 44.77% from the field, 36.27% from beyond the arc, and 66.41% from the free-throw line. Bowling Green has a record of 16-9 (10-13 ATS) for the season. No injuries have been reported for the team.

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Central Michigan Chippewas Analysis

The Central Michigan Chippewas recently secured a decisive 69-42 victory over the Western Michigan Broncos, showcasing strong offensive and defensive performances. Junior guard Derrick Butler led the team with an impressive stat line of 24 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and a block. Overall, the Chippewas shot 43.1% from the floor and held the Broncos to only 21.7% shooting. The team is currently averaging 66.8 points per game and has a power ranking of 300. There are no reported injuries on the team. On offense, the Chippewas rank 328th in scoring, while their defense is ranked 153rd in points allowed. They have a record of 15-10 overall and 14-10 against the spread. In terms of shooting percentages, they hit 42.93% of their field goals, 30.47% of their three-pointers, and 67.67% of their free throws. Defensively, they allow 42.35% of field goals and 31.23% of three-pointers. Overall, Central Michigan has shown strength in rebounding and defensive assists, but struggles slightly in turnovers. Their upcoming matchup against Bowling Green will be important to watch based on their recent performance. "Historic." Coach Tony's Barbee's words of wisdom in the locker room last night 🗣 #FireUpChips 🔥⬆️🏀 pic.twitter.com/l8oVGhTazA

Bowling Green Falcons Favored Over Central Michigan Chippewas for Spread Cover

According to KenPom's adjusted efficiency margin this season, the Falcons rank 247th in the nation with a -5.93 rating, while the Chippewas are 252nd with a -6.21 rating. Additionally, in terms of assist-to-turnover ratio, Bowling Green holds a significantly higher ranking at 195th in the NCAA with a ratio of 1.051 compared to Central Michigan's 290th ranking and 0.905 ratio. Based on this analysis, the recommendation is to select the Bowling Green Falcons to cover the spread.

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SportsJaw Falcons vs Chippewas archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Falcons vs Chippewas matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Bowling Green Falcons+115 → +122Moved
  • Moneyline · Central Michigan Chippewas-135 → -145Moved
  • Spread · Bowling Green Falcons+2 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Central Michigan Chippewas-2 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over137.25 (-110) → 138.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137.25 (-110) → 138.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Bowling Green Falcons
11-8 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Central Michigan Chippewas
14-10 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-20T11:15:01.191Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Bowling Green Falcons recently suffered a 69-60 road loss to the Eastern Michigan Eagles, with a disappointing first half performance of only 24 points. Junior guard Marcus Hill led the team with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists, a block, and a steal. The defense held Eastern Michigan to a shooting split of 43.9/29.2/60.0. The Falcons are averaging 75.8 points per game on offense and allowing 72.4 points per game on defense this season. They have a power ranking of 287 and are currently ranked 106 in offense and 203 in defense. Additionally, the team is shooting 44.1% from the floor, 30.83% from three-point range, and 69.20% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they are allowing opponents to shoot 44.77% from the field, 36.27% from beyond the arc, and 66.41% from the free-throw line. Bowling Green has a record of 16-9 (10-13 ATS) for the season. No injuries have been reported for the team.

The Central Michigan Chippewas recently secured a decisive 69-42 victory over the Western Michigan Broncos, showcasing strong offensive and defensive performances. Junior guard Derrick Butler led the team with an impressive stat line of 24 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and a block. Overall, the Chippewas shot 43.1% from the floor and held the Broncos to only 21.7% shooting. The team is currently averaging 66.8 points per game and has a power ranking of 300. There are no reported injuries on the team. On offense, the Chippewas rank 328th in scoring, while their defense is ranked 153rd in points allowed. They have a record of 15-10 overall and 14-10 against the spread. In terms of shooting percentages, they hit 42.93% of their field goals, 30.47% of their three-pointers, and 67.67% of their free throws. Defensively, they allow 42.35% of field goals and 31.23% of three-pointers. Overall, Central Michigan has shown strength in rebounding and defensive assists, but struggles slightly in turnovers. Their upcoming matchup against Bowling Green will be important to watch based on their recent performance. "Historic." Coach Tony's Barbee's words of wisdom in the locker room last night 🗣 #FireUpChips 🔥⬆️🏀 pic.twitter.com/l8oVGhTazA

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-03Central Michigan Chippewas 77 · Bowling Green Falcons 76
  • 2023-02-14Central Michigan Chippewas 77 · Bowling Green Falcons 74
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Bowling Green Falcons 62-60

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Bowling Green Falcons 62-60 on February 20, 2024, a 2-point decision in the series. Central Michigan Chippewas' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 28-17. Against SportsJaw's recorded Bowling Green Falcons +2.5 (-110) spread, Bowling Green Falcons covered, while the 122 combined points finished under the recorded total of 138.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MaddogTotal · Over 138.5 (-110)Loss
  • JeffjacksonSpread · Bowling Green Falcons +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • JohnmiznerSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas -1.5 (-110)Win
  • RoycejacobsSpread · Bowling Green Falcons +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • DawhizSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas +1.5 (-110)Win
  • MiamimikeSpread · Bowling Green Falcons +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThehitmanSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas -1.5 (-110)Win
  • MbcTotal · Under 137.5 (-110)Win