Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 20

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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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  • Central Michigan (14-10) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Bowling Green (10-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Bowling Green / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Bowling Green Falcons (10-13) visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (14-10) on Feb. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Central Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bowling Green+1.5 -110O 139.5 -110+105
Central Michigan -1.5 -110U 139.5 -110-125

Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this college basketball game with 54.6% 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 Bowling Green will cover the spread with 55.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bowling Green has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+4.55 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Bowling Green has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Bowling Green has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Bowling Green have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 27 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 24 games (+20.05 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 28 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)

Bowling Green Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bowling Green has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.3 Units / -16.96% ROI).

  • 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 0.65% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Over for +4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Under for -6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 14-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3 Units / 11.32% ROI).

  • 14-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +24.05 Units / 87.93% ROI
  • 8-15 when betting the Over for -8.45 Units / -32.13% ROI
  • 15-8 when betting the Under for +6.2 Units / 23.4% 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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