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Eastern Michigan vs Bowling Green Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | Eastern Michigan Eagles | Bowling Green Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-9 | 11-6 |
| Spread | +11.5 -108 | -11.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +500 | -700 |
| Total | Over 142.5 (-115) | Under 142.5 (-105) |
| Where | Stroh Center, Bowling Green, OH | |
| When | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles beat Northern Illinois, lost to Western Michigan, and they play Kent State next. Eastern Michigan has lost 5 of its last 8 games.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are averaging 71.5 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Mohammad Habhab is averaging 14.2 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Carlos Hart is averaging 13.1 points and 5.3 rebounds. Addison Patterson is the third double-digit scorer and Jon Sanders II is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The Eastern Michigan Eagles are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Michigan Eagles are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview
The Bowling Green Falcons lost to Kent State and Akron, and they play Western Michigan next. Bowling Green has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The Bowling Green Falcons are averaging 88 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Javontae Campbell is averaging 17.9 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Sam Towns is averaging 12.9 points and 6.5 rebounds. Mayar Wol is the third double-digit scorer and Josiah Shackelford is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Bowling Green Falcons are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Bowling Green Falcons are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Bowling Green Falcons will win
- Eastern Michigan has lost 16 of its last 17 away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Bowling Green has won seven of its last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- Bowling Green has lost five of its last six home games against the Mid-American Conference.
- Bowling Green has lost the first half in four of its last five home games against the Mid-American Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Bowling Green’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Stroh Center have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Each of Eastern Michigan’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Bowling Green ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.75).
- Bowling Green ranks T18th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+17.2).
Eastern Michigan vs Bowling Green Prediction
Bowling Green should be favored at home, but this is a lot of points for a team that has 4 home losses and has spots where it falls apart defensively. Eastern Michigan shoots the ball well enough to compete most nights and has 3 road wins. Eastern Michigan is also extremely profitable on the season with a 12-5 ATS record. You make money backing Eastern Michigan. The underdog has also covered 7 of the last 10 games between Eastern Michigan and Bowling Green. Give me the free buckets.
