Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Bowling Green Falcons and the Central Michigan Chippewas meet Saturday in college basketball action from McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant. Here’s a Bowling Green vs Central Michigan prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Bowling Green vs Central Michigan pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview

Bowling Green managed to come out of the gate strong this year on a 10-3 run. The only losses were to Davidson, William & Mary and Utah Valley in that stretch. The Falcons have since hit a 3-5 stretch though, taking losses to Miami-OH, Kent State, Akron, Toledo and Buffalo. Over the first 21 games of the season that gives the Falcons a 13-8 record in the books.

In the Buffalo game on Tuesday the Falcons entered the second half with a 39-32 deficit on the scoreboard. Bowling Green didn’t get any closer than that on a 50-46 run from there and ended up taking the disappointing home loss 89-78. Javontae Campbell was the team’s lead scorer on 31 points with seven assists while Troy Glover doubled on 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview

Over on the Chippewas’ side, they logged a limp 4-7 run over their first 11 games with wins over App State, Coppin State, Adrian and Olivet. It’s been a 2-8 run in the last 10 games with losses to Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Toledo, Akron, Miami-OH, Ball State and Western Michigan in that time. Over the first 21 games of the season that gives Central Michigan a rough 6-15 record.

Matched up against Eastern Michigan on Tuesday, the Chippewas were in the locker room sitting on a slim 38-36 advantage. Central Michigan woke up in the second half on a 62-29 run however, and ended up powering out a dominant 100-65 victory as the game concluded. Logan McIntire posted 19 points with three assists and two rebounds while Tamario Adley had 18 points with six assists and five boards.

Bowling Green Falcons @ Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Trends: January 31, 2026

Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win

• Bowling Green has lost six of its last seven night games at McGuirk Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Central Michigan has won four of its last five games against Bowling Green.

Why the Bowling Green Falcons will win

• Central Michigan has lost five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Bowling Green has won four of its last five road night games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Bowling Green has won the first half in four of its last five road night games against the Mid-American Conference.

Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction

I’ll stick with Bowling Green. The Falcons couldn’t handle a pretty decent Buffalo team in their home loss this week, despite shooting 50 percent from the field with a 48-24 advantage in the paint and a 28-27 edge on the boards. The Bulls shot 55.8 percent on the other side with a stellar 53.8 percent (14-of-26) from 3-point range though, so that had a lot to do with the final score. Bowling Green has lost consecutive games now, but they’ve scored 72 or more points in four straight.

As for Central Michigan, they had a great second half in the home win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday. The Chippewas posted 56.3 percent from the field with a 32-22 edge on the boards and a 50-30 advantage on points in the paint. Central Michigan had given up 68 or more points in nine straight (a 1-8 run) prior to that victory, however.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Bowling Green Falcons -8.5