
Bowling Green vs Toledo Prediction 1/24/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Toledo (10-8) vs. Bowling Green (7-11)
January 24, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Bowling Green +3; Over/Under: 159.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Bowling Green vs Toledo prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 24th at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview
The Bowling Green Falcons are 7-11 (2-4) this year after they lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 84-76 in their last game. Bowling Green led 40-39 at halftime, but they were outscored 45-36 in the second half in the loss. The Falcons shot 48.1% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Trey Thomas led Bowling Green with 17 points and seven assists, while Derrick Butler added 17 points and three steals in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Falcons lost to Eastern Michigan by a score of 68-62 but did beat Buffalo by a score of 79-61 before that. Bowling Green has lost six of their last nine games and they are currently near the bottom of the MAC standings. Bowling Green has scored 78.1 points per game and they have allowed 76.0 points per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 11.6 assists per game this season. Marcus Johnson is averaging 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Derrick Butler is averaging 14.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Bowling Green is shooting 45.8% from the field, 74.9% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this season.
Toledo Rockets Betting Preview
The Toledo Rockets are 10-8 (4-2) this season after they lost to Kent State by a score of 83-64 in their last game. Toledo trailed 44-30 at halftime and they only managed 34 points in the second half in the loss. The Rockets shot 46.9% from the field, 20% on three-pointers, and 88.9% on free throws in the game. Javan Simmons led Toledo with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Sonny Wilson added 19 points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Rockets defeated Ball State by a score of 93-75 but did lose to Akron by a score of 85-78 before that. Toledo has won four of their last six games and they are currently tied for third in the MAC standings. Toledo has scored 77.5 points per game and they have allowed 77.8 points per game, while also averaging 33.9 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Sonny Wilson is averaging 15.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Sam Lewis is averaging 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Toledo is shooting 46.3% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 32.4% on three-pointers this season.
Why Toledo will beat Bowling Green
- Toledo has won five of its last six games against Bowling Green.
- Bowling Green has lost three of its last four games.
- Toledo has won the first half in each of its last five road games against the Mid-American Conference.
Bowling Green vs Toledo Prediction
Bowling Green comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have been one of the bottom teams in the MAC to start conference play. The Falcons have been fine offensively, but they are allowing 76 points per game this year and they have allowed 84 points or more in two of their last four. Toledo has dropped two of their last three games and they were blown out at home by Kent State in their last game. The Rockets have also had defensive issues this season, but their offense has scored at least 90 points in two of their last five. I do think Bowling Green has a chance in this game, but I don’t think their defense will get enough stops in the second half. Take Toledo here.