Bowling Green vs Western Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

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  • Western Michigan is a -3.5 point favorite vs Bowling Green
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Bowling Green / Western Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Bowling Green Falcons visit University Arena to take on the Western Michigan Broncos on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kalamazoo, MI.

Western Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bowling Green+3.5 -105O 150.5 -105+145
Western Michigan -3.5 -115U 150.5 -115-175

Bowling Green vs Western Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Michigan will win this college basketball game with 53.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Bowling Green vs Western Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Michigan will cover the spread with 60.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bowling Green has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Bowling Green have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.35 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Bowling Green has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Bowling Green has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Bowling Green have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.30 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 30 games (+2.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 games at home (+1.80 Units / 9% ROI)

Bowling Green Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bowling Green has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -22.13% ROI).

  • 3-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.3 Units / -28.8% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -12.12% ROI).

  • 2-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.6 Units / -40.43% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Bowling Green Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bowling Green shot 30% from three (216/729) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Bowling Green had an eFG% of 48% last season — 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Bowling Green had a TS% of 45% last season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Bowling Green averaged 11.2 assists per game (380 assists/34 games) last season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Michigan averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (366 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Western Michigan is shooting 63% from the free throw line (526/832) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 71%

Bowling Green Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bowling Green averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (866 rebounds/34 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Bowling Green averaged 6.5 steals per game (221 steals/34 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Bowling Green has averaged 6.9 steals per game (323 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Bowling Green has 102 steals this season — 3rd most among Mid-American Teams

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has averaged 6.0 steals per game (78 steals/13 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Western Michigan has averaged 5.5 steals per game (247 steals/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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