Eastern Michigan vs Bowling Green Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

The Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Bowling Green Falcons meet Saturday in college basketball action from Stroh Center. Here’s an Eastern Michigan vs Bowling Green prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Eastern Michigan vs Bowling Green pick. We will examine:

The Eastern Michigan Eagles’ recent form and player performance

The Bowling Green Falcons’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Eastern Michigan Eagles

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Bowling Green Falcons

Recent betting trends in games played between Eastern Michigan and Bowling Green

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Eastern Michigan vs Bowling Green game

Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview

The Eagles opened their 2024-25 campaign on a solid run, but they’ve since had issues staying above .500 overall. Eastern Michigan beat Siena Heights, IUPUI, Oakland, Houston Christian, and Northern Arizona among losses to Texas State and Cleveland State during a pretty good 5-2 opening. Since then it’s only been a 2-7 stretch for the Eagles, however. Eastern Michigan beat Wright State and Northern Illinois during that run, otherwise losing to Detroit, Loyola, Fort Wayne, Davidson, Toledo, Akron, and Central Michigan. That would leave Eastern Michigan with a 7-9 overall record through the first 16 games of the season.

In the Central Michigan matchup back on Tuesday, the Eagles entered the second half holding a 39-33 deficit. Eastern Michigan was outscored further in the second half on a 43-30 stretch, eventually falling pretty significantly 82-63 in the end. Leading the way in the losing effort was Da’Sean Nelson with 15 points, five boards, and three assists. Christian Henry added 14 points with two boards and three turnovers, while Jalen Terry put up 13 points and two rebounds.

Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview

Over on the Bowling Green side, they’ve had an even tougher time staying consistent this year. The Falcons have just one instance of consecutive wins so far. Bowling Green went 2-5 over their first seven games, beating Taylor and Niagara among losses to Southern Miss, Davidson, Michigan State, Bellarmine, and Weber State. A 3-2 stretch came next with wins over New Mexico State, Morgan State, and Aquinas around losses to Kansas City and St. Thomas Minnesota. Since then it’s been a 2-2 record over the last four, with wins versus Western Michigan and Buffalo mixed with losses to Akron and Ball State for a 7-9 overall record.

Matched up against Buffalo on Tuesday, the Falcons were ahead 32-28 by the break. Bowling Green kept it going with a 47-33 second half and cruised to the victory 79-61 by game’s end. Leading the team in scoring was Trey Thomas with his 22 points, two assists, and one steal. Marcus Johnson was close behind with 21 points, nine rebounds and three assists in a near double-double, while Derrick Butler chipped in 13 points with six rebounds.

Why the Bowling Green Falcons will win

• Eastern Michigan has lost 16 of its last 18 road day games against Conference opponents.
• Bowling Green has won each of its last five home games against Eastern Michigan.
• Bowling Green has won the first half in each of its last six games against Conference opponents at Stroh Center.

Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win

• Bowling Green has lost five of its last six day games against Conference opponents.

Eastern Michigan vs Bowling Green Prediction

I’m staying with Bowling Green. That said, there’s not a lot to get excited about here if you’re not a fan of either team. The Falcons took care of a struggling Buffalo squad pretty well in their last game, despite a tepid 41.5 percent shooting effort. Defensively Bowling Green held the Bulls to just 32.2 percent shooting from the field and 7-of-33 (21.2 percent) from outside, though. The good news is that Bowling Green is scoring well lately with 68 or more points in eight straight games (a 4-4 run).

As for Eastern Michigan, they shot just 40.7 percent from the field and had 17 turnovers for 21 Chippewas points in their latest loss to Central Michigan. The Eagles have given up 71 or more points in nine straight games now, so Bowling Green should have plenty of room to score in this one.