Bowling Green Falcons vs Central Michigan Chippewas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Planning on watching today’s Falcons and Chippewas game? Catch the action at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI, as the Chippewas hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Mid-American conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Central Michigan is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Bowling Green.
BOWLING GREEN FALCONS VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Bowling Green Falcons +6.5
This game will be played at McGuirk Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE BOWLING GREEN FALCONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Chippewas.
- Even though we have Central Michigan winning straight-up, we like Bowling Green at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Bowling Green?
Bowling Green Falcons Recent Game/Games
Bowling Green’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 5-13 after a 75-57 loss to Kent State on Tuesday. The Falcons were +12 underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 41-23 at halftime, Bowling Green matched Kent State’s 34 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.
Bowling Green’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 32.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 37.7%. They shot 37% from two-point range and 26.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 26 three-point attempts. The Falcons did manage to connect on 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.
As a team, Bowling Green recorded just 6 assists and 10 offensive rebounds. VonCameron Davis led the way, scoring 24 points on 62.5% shooting, including 4 of 7 from three-point range. Marcus Johnson contributed 21 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep.
Bowling Green’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 56% shooting from inside the arc, with the opposing team hitting 18 of their 32 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Bowling Green’s opponents shot 45%, making 10 of 22 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9 free throws. Bowling Green gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Will Central Michigan Make it Happen at Home?
Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games
Central Michigan’s season record fell to 5-11 after a 75-69 loss to Buffalo on Tuesday. The Chippewas, who were -6 favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread.
Despite leading 34-30 at halftime, Central Michigan allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 144 narrowly missed the O/U line of 144.5.
Central Michigan’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field. They were efficient inside, hitting 61.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 26.3% of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%.
Free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 43.5% from the line. Ryan Sabol led the way with 24 points, shooting 50% from three. Tyson Dunn contributed 9 assists, while Jakobi Heady grabbed 11 rebounds.
Central Michigan’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 19 of 35 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Central Michigan’s opponents shot 33%, hitting 9 of 27 three-point attempts. The Chippewas sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 10, shooting 58%. Central Michigan also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.