Bowling Green (7-14) vs Northern Illinois (5-16)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Stroh Center)
Betting Odds: Bowling Green -6.5 -- Over/Under: 148 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Northern Illinois Huskies and Bowling Green Falcons meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Stroh Center. Here’s a Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green Prediction. This article will include a Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green Pick.
Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview
The Northern Illinois Huskies lost to Akron and Toledo, and they play Louisiana, Buffalo, and Ball State next. The Northern Illinois Huskies are averaging 71.5 points on 41.2 percent shooting and allowing 76.5 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Quentin Jones is averaging 16.2 points and 4.3 rebounds, while James Dent Jr. is averaging 13.6 points and 5.4 rebounds. Quaran McPherson is the third double-digit scorer and Ethan Butler is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Northern Illinois Huskies are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 68.8 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Illinois Huskies are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.
Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview
The Bowling Green Falcons lost to Kent State and Central Michigan, and they play Coastal Carolina, Ohio, and Buffalo next. The Bowling Green Falcons are averaging 75.1 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 76.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Marcus Johnson is averaging 16.5 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Javontae Campbell is averaging 14 points and 3.8 rebounds. Derrick Butler is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Thomas is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Bowling Green Falcons are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Bowling Green Falcons are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Bowling Green Falcons will win
- Northern Illinois has lost each of its last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won 16 of Northern Illinois' last 21 games.
- Bowling Green has won the first half in six of its last seven home night games against the Mid-American Conference.
Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win
- Bowling Green has lost each of its last five games against the Mid-American Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Northern Illinois' last five road night games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Three of Bowling Green's last four night games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 155+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northern Illinois ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.7).
- Northern Illinois ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (27.6).
Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green Injury Report
Neither Northern Illinois nor Bowling Green has a player listed on its injury report.
Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green Prediction
It's weird to see Bowling Green lay this sort of number when it's lost five straight games, but the Falcons were underdogs in every spot, so I'll give some grace. Northern Illinois hasn't been any better, with losses in eight of its last 10 games, and it's been getting rocked defensively. Northern Illinois also has yet to win a road game this season, which isn't ideal entering this spot. Bowling Green has won eight of the last 10 games against Northern Illinois and has covered seven of those games as well. Bowling Green can't afford to lose this game as it fights to qualify for the MAC Tournament next month. I'll lay the chalk with Bowling Green on Tuesday night.
Randy’s Pick Bowling Green -6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
