Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, at the McGuirk Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Falcons’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Chippewas’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Bowling Green

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Central Michigan

-Recent betting trends in games played between Bowling Green and Central Michigan

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Falcons and Chippewas.

Bowling Green is Struggling

Bowling Green is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. Two games ago against Toledo, they lost 84-71 and in the last game against Kent State, they lost 75-57. The biggest issue for this team has been inconsistency and they have really struggled the last few games with that. Marcus Johnson put up 21 points and six rebounds. Javontae Campbell put up 16 points, three rebounds, and one assist. In the first half, they scored only 23 total points. 

Bowling Green sits with a 7-13 record overall and they have gone 9-9-2 against the spread. The over has hit in 9 of the 20 games so far this season. Bowling Green is averaging 75.3 points while their defense is giving up 75.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 116th in the league while the defense is ranked 288th. Forward Marcus Johnson has been the top player averaging 16.9 points while shooting 46.2 percent from the field. 

Why Bowling Green Will be Central Michigan 

Central Michigan has lost six of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Can Central Michigan be competitive? 

Central Michigan for the most part has been competitive, but at times they just haven’t made the winning plays late. Two games ago against Western Michigan, the defense stepped up and they won 72-52. In the last game against Buffalo, the offense scored 69 points, but the defense gave up 75 points and that led to the defeat. Anthony Pritchard had a strong game putting up 16 points, five assists, and four rebounds. 

The Chippewas sit with a 9-11 record overall and they have gone 9-9 against the spread. The over has hit in 9 of the 18 games so far this season. Central Michigan is averaging 73.3 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. The offense is ranked 216th in the league while the defense is ranked 133th. Jakobi Heady is averaging 13.9 points while shooting 42.5 percent from the field and 18.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Central Michigan Will Beat Bowling Green 

• Bowling Green has lost seven of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Central Michigan has won four of its last five home games following a road loss.
• Bowling Green has lost the first half in five of its last six road games.

Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction

This is going to be a high-scoring game. Bowling Green’s defense is giving up 75.6 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. Central Michigan is averaging 73.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score. Bowling Green and Central Michigan are both going to play zero defense, and this game is going to end up over the total.