Bowling Green Falcons (17-11) vs. Ohio Bobcats (16-12)
March 1, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Ohio Bobcats -7.5; Over/Under: +149.5
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The Bowling Green Falcons will play the Ohio Bobcats in a MAC game on Friday night at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the Bowling Green preview, Ohio preview, betting matchup, and the Bowling Green vs Ohio prediction.
Bowling Green Preview
The Bowling Green Falcons are 17-11 (8-7) this year after they lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 66-58 in their last game. Bowling Green led 28-25 at halftime, but they were out scored 41-30 in the second half for the loss. The Falcons shot 32.4% from the field and were +8 in rebounding margin in the game. Bowling Green has lost four of their last five games, with the lone win coming at home against Toledo. The Falcons are scoring 74.6 points per game with 38.4 rebounds per game and 11.3 assists per game, while allowing 71.7 points against per game this year. Marcus Hill is averaging 21.1 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, and 2.5 assists per game. Bowling Green is shooting 43.2% from the field, 69.5% on free throws, and 29.6% on three pointers this season.
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Ohio Preview
The Ohio Bobcats are 16-12 (10-5) this season after they defeated Akron by a score of 74-67 in their last game. Ohio trailed 35-29 at halftime, but they out scored Akron 45-32 in the second half for the win. The Bobcats shot 45.5% from the field and made 17 free throws in the game. Ohio has won three straight games and has also defeated NIU and Kent State during this winning streak. The Bobcats are scoring 78.3 points per game with 35.1 rebounds per game and 14 assists per game, while giving up 71.6 points against per game this season. Jaylin Hunter is averaging 14.7 points per game, 4.4 rebounds per game, and 5.0 assists per game. Ohio is shooting 46.2% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this year.
Bowling Green vs Ohio Betting Prediction
Ohio comes into this matchup looking for their fourth straight win and they are coming off of a very nice win against Akron in their last game. The Bobcats 10-5 in conference play and they are only two games back in the race. Bowling Green has struggled over the last few weeks and they are 1-4 in their last five road games. The Falcons are only shooting 43.2% from the field and I don’t think that is enough to get it done against this powerful Ohio offense. Take the Bobcats at home.
