Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 14

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Central Michigan head coach Tony Barbee directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.
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  • Bowling Green (15-14) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan (16-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Bowling Green / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Bowling Green Falcons (15-14) visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (16-14) on Mar. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 1:30pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

Bowling Green is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bowling Green-2.5 -115O 130.5 -115-155
Central Michigan +2.5 -105U 130.5 -105+125

Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bowling Green will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 56.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bowling Green has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.60 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Bowling Green has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Bowling Green have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Bowling Green has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+4.25 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Bowling Green have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+24.90 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 27 games (+11.85 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 27 games (+9.25 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 27 games (+7.05 Units / 23% ROI)

Bowling Green Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bowling Green has a 15-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI).

  • 17-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.45 Units / 0.73% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.35 Units / -1.1% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.82% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 16-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 1.81% ROI).

  • 17-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +23.4 Units / 62.15% ROI
  • 11-18 when betting the Over for -8.75 Units / -26.56% ROI
  • 18-11 when betting the Under for +5.95 Units / 18% ROI

Bowling Green Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bowling Green is shooting 31% from three (168/545) this season — 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Bowling Green has 22.5 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.4

Bowling Green has averaged 1.27 points per shot (4,190 points/3,311 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Bowling Green is shooting 45% (647/1,452) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 66.2 points per game (3,640 points/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.5

Central Michigan has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Central Michigan is shooting 42% (1,297/3,074) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Michigan has averaged 66.8 points per game (1,602 points/24 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Bowling Green Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bowling Green has averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (610 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Bowling Green has averaged 6.6 steals per game (159 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Bowling Green has 347 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Mid-American Teams

Bowling Green has 159 steals this season — 3rd most among Mid-American Teams

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 6.0 steals per game (328 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Central Michigan has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,279 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Central Michigan has 147 steals this season — 5th most among Mid-American Teams

Central Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three (43/103) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%


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