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Game time: March 14, 2024 at 1:30 PM ET

Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — Cleveland, OH

Article updated Mar 13, 10:15 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Bowling Green Falcons and Central Michigan Chippewas will face off in the quarterfinal of the MAC Championship, with both teams looking to continue their winning streaks.

Game outlook

The Bowling Green Falcons and Central Michigan Chippewas will face off in the quarterfinal of the MAC Championship, with both teams looking to continue their winning streaks. The game is set to take place at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 1:30 PM ET. The Falcons are favored to win by 2.5 points, with both teams having split their last 10 meetings and Central Michigan having won the regular season series 2-0.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Falcons -145 | Chippewas +125

Spread: Falcons -2.5 (-110) | Chippewas +2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 133 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bowling Green will win straight-up is 59%.

Bowling Green Falcons

The Bowling Green Falcons have shown improvement with two consecutive wins after a two-game losing streak. They will face the Chippewas with the goal of securing their third win in a row and fourth win in their last six games. The team is currently averaging 73.3 points per game, with strong performances from players like Marcus Hill, Jason Spurgin, and Sam Towns. However, the Falcons have struggled defensively, giving up an average of 72.4 points per game. They will need to tighten up their defense in order to secure a victory in their upcoming game. In terms of their power ranking, Bowling Green is ranked 170 in offense and 158 in defense, with a record of 19-12 for the season. Offensively, the Falcons have had some struggles with their shooting percentages but have been strong on the boards. Defensively, they have struggled with guarding the three-point line but have been solid in rebounding. Overall, Bowling Green will need to focus on both their offensive efficiency and defensive intensity in order to come out victorious in their next game. We're on to Cleveland! #FlyAroundandFindOut x #AyZiggy pic.twitter.com/pQSwewhNMo

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Central Michigan Chippewas Analysis

The Chippewas are in good form, coming into this game on a two-game winning streak and aiming to secure their third consecutive victory over the Falcons. Central Michigan is averaging 66 points per game with solid performances from players like Paul McMillan IV, Brian Taylor, and Derrick Butler. However, the team has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 70.3 points per game. They will need to maintain their recent defensive efforts to secure a win. Central Michigan has a power ranking of 186 and statistics indicate areas for improvement in both offense and defense. If you are interested in betting on this game, be sure to check out reputable betting sites. 🎥 Relive @CMUMensBBall 's 65-62 overtime win over Eastern Michigan on Senior Night! Second consecutive win heading into Thursday's MAC Tournament quarterfinal game against Bowling Green! #FireUpChips 🔥⬆️🏀 pic.twitter.com/FfPLII47Mm

Central Michigan Men's Basketball Dominates Recent Games, Poised for Success Against Bowling Green

Central Michigan University's men's basketball team has demonstrated strong performance in their recent matches, securing two consecutive victories and emerging triumphant in five out of their last eight games. Despite not possessing a high-scoring offense, they have maintained an average of 69 points per game in their most recent three games. Their excellence in rebounding has been particularly noteworthy, showcasing an aggressive approach on the offensive glass and securing more than 15 offensive rebounds per game in the last three outings. With a focus on ball protection and defensive prowess, the Chippewas are well-equipped to limit the scoring opportunities for Bowling Green. In contrast, Bowling Green has faced challenges on the road, conceding over 71 points per game and struggling in offensive productivity. Their inefficiency in free throw shooting and rebounding may hinder their ability to match up against the Chippewas. Given the Chippewas' defensive proficiency and recent form, it is reasonable to anticipate their success in covering the spread in the upcoming game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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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-145 → -185Moved
  • Moneyline · Central Michigan Chippewas+125 → +160Moved
  • Spread · Bowling Green Falcons-2.5 (-110) → -4 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Central Michigan Chippewas+2.5 (-110) → +4 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over133 (-110) → 132 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under133 (-110) → 132 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Bowling Green Falcons
18-14 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Central Michigan Chippewas
10-21 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-14T02:15:55.700Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-20Bowling Green Falcons 60 · Central Michigan Chippewas 62
  • 2024-02-03Central Michigan Chippewas 77 · Bowling Green Falcons 76
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Bowling Green Falcons defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 66-56

Bowling Green Falcons defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 66-56 on March 14, 2024, a 10-point decision in the series. Bowling Green Falcons' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 40-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded Bowling Green Falcons -4 (-110) spread, Bowling Green Falcons covered, while the 122 combined points finished under the recorded total of 132.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • VfernandezSpread · Bowling Green Falcons -2.5 (-110)Win
  • BrycetSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • HopkinspicksTotal · Under 133 (-110)Win
  • Kentc_Spread · Bowling Green Falcons -2.5 (-110)Win
  • JohnmiznerTotal · Over 133 (-110)Loss
  • FlyigglesflySpread · Bowling Green Falcons +2.5 (-110)Win
  • MoneymouthSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • AdrianMariucciSpread · Bowling Green Falcons -2.5 (-110)Win
  • DawhizSpread · Bowling Green Falcons -2.5 (-110)Win
  • Hustle$Spread · Central Michigan Chippewas +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThinkmakegrowSpread · Bowling Green Falcons -2.5 (-110)Win
  • DpxsportsSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • BookieslayerSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • JoeThomas
Total · Under 131 (-110)
Win