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Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Chippewas and Falcons. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Falcons at Stroh Center in Bowling Green, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 141 points, and Bowling Green is favored by -7 vs. Central Michigan in a Mid-American conference matchup.

CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS BOWLING GREEN FALCONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Bowling Green Falcons -7

This game will be played at Stroh Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.

WHY BET THE BOWLING GREEN FALCONS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Falcons.
  • Not only will Bowling Green pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Do the Chippewas Stand a Chance in Bowling Green?

Central Michigan is coming off a 62-55 win over Western Michigan and has won three straight games. The Chippewas have a 12-9 record this season, including a 6-2 mark in Mid-American Conference play.

On the road, Central Michigan is 5-7 this season, and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5. As the underdog, the Chippewas have a 6-7 record.

As the underdog this season, Central Michigan has gone 6-7 vs. the spread. On the road, the Chippewas are 5-7 ATS and they are 2-1 in their last three road games vs. the spread. Overall, Central Michigan's ATS record is 10-9.

Central Michigan's over/under record this season is 6-12-1, and today's line of 141 is lower than the average OU line in their games (142.3). So far, 14 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points.

In contrast to their season average of 67.6 points per game, the Central Michigan had a below average performance. They scored 62 points against Western Michigan and had a field goal percentage of 42.1%. The team's top scorer is Anthony Pritchard, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 14.6, while Brian Taylor also maintains a PPG average of 12.2 leading up to the game.

The Chippewas' defense is presently ranked 157th nationally, allowing an average of 71.5 points per contest. So far, the Central Michigan defense is giving up an average of 9.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.8 times per game (571st).

Will the Falcons Win at Home?

At home this season, Bowling Green has gone 9-3, and over their last 10 games at home, they are 9-1. For the year, they are 15-6. Bowling Green has been the favorite 11 times and has gone 9-2 in those games. Their average scoring margin at home is +7.3.

This season, Bowling Green has gone 6-3 in Mid-American Conference games compared to 9-3 in non-conference games. In their last game, they beat Ball State by a score of 81-72.

When looking at Bowling Green's ATS record this season, they are currently 9-10. At home, their ATS mark sits at 6-6. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Falcons are just 4-6 vs. the spread.

On the season, the over/under record for Bowling Green games sits at 13-6, and the average scoring total in their games is 149.4 points. Today's over/under line of 141 is lower than their season average OU line of 147.9. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 162 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is a perfect 9-0.

Bowling Green's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 81 points vs. Ball State. Overall, they hit 51.8% of their shots from the field and went 15/20 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring is Marcus Hill, who is averaging 21.1 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Rashaun Agee also maintains a PPG average of 12.4 heading into game.

Bowling Green's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.7 threes per game vs. Central Michigan. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.2%.