Bowling Green Falcons (16-9) vs. Central Michigan Chippewas (15-10)
February 20, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Central Michigan Chippewas -2; Over/Under: +135
(Get latest betting odds)
The Bowling Green Falcons and the Central Michigan Chippewas meet in college basketball action from the McGuirk Arena on Tuesday night. Who comes out on top in Tuesday night MAC-tion? Let’s dive in and find out with our Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan Prediction.
Bowling Green Team Preview
The Bowling Green Falcons come into this one looking to rebound from back-to-back losses after a 69-60 loss to Eastern Michigan last time out. Marcus Hill leads the Falcons in scoring and assists with 21.4 PPG and 2.6 APG while also logging 4.9 RPG. Trey Thomas has 11.7 PPG with 2.6 RPG and 2.7 APG in 19 games so far this year while Rashaun Agee has 12.8 PPG with a team-high 9.3 RPG to lead the Falcons on the glass up to this point in the season. Jason Spurgin has 11 PPG with 6 RPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Bowling Green up to this point in the year. As a team, Bowling Green is averaging 75.8 PPG on 44.1% shooting from the field, 30.5% from three and 68.6% from the foul line this season.
Central Michigan Team Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this game looking to build on back-to-back wins after a 69-42 win over Western Michigan last time out. Anthony Pritchard leads the Chippewas in scoring and assists with 13.4 PPG and 4.5 APG in addition to 4.9 RPG while Brian Taylor has 11.8 PPG with 7.4 RPG as well this season to lead the Chippewas on the glass. Markus Harding has 10.8 PPG and 5 RPG and Derrick Butler has 10.3 PPG and 4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Central Michigan up to this point in the year. As a team, Central Michigan is averaging 66.8 PPG on 42.9% shooting from the field, 30.1% from three and 67.4% from the foul line this season.
Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan Prediction
I’m on Central Michigan here. The Chippewas have played their best ball at home this season and have arguably the best defense in the conference. Bowling Green’s had some solid performances of their own, but Central Michigan’s been even better and I think the Chips get it done at home. Give me CMU.
