Western Michigan vs Bowling Green Prediction 3/7/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Western Michigan vs Bowling Green prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 7th at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos are 11-19 (8-9) this year after they lost to Kent State by a score of 77-76 in their last game. Western Michigan trailed 42-39 at halftime, but they did outscore Kent State by a total of 37-35 in the second half in the close loss. The Broncos shot 42.6% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 78.3% on free throws in the game. Chansey Willis Jr. led Western Michigan with 24 points and eight assists, while Markhi Strickland added 10 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Broncos defeated Northern Illinois by a score of 74-70 and Ohio by a score of 82-73. Western Michigan has won four of their last six games and they are currently tied for seventh in the MAC standings with an 8-9 record. Western Michigan has scored 72.5 points per game and they have allowed 76.6 points per game, while also averaging 38.1 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Chansey Willis Jr. is averaging 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game, while JaVaughn Hannah is averaging 12.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. Western Michigan is shooting 42.7% from the field, 67.6% on free throws, and 28.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview

The Bowling Green Falcons are 14-16 (8-9) this season after they defeated Northern Illinois by a score of 71-58 in their last game. Bowling Green led 36-31 at halftime and they held NIU to just 27 points in the second half for the win. The Falcons shot 46.9% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 65.4% on free throws in the game. Javontae Campbell led Bowling Green with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Marcus Johnson added 17 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Falcons defeated Ball State by a score of 61-52 and Eastern Michigan by a score of 65-60. Bowling Green has won four games in a row and they are currently tied with Western Michigan in the MAC standings with an 8-9 record. Bowling Green has scored 74.8 points per game and they have allowed 73.9 points per game, while also averaging 34.2 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game this season. Marcus Johnson is averaging 15.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Javontae Campbell is averaging 15.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this year. Bowling Green is shooting 44.5% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 34.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Bowling Green will beat Western Michigan 

• Bowling Green has won each of its last four games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Western Michigan has lost nine of its last 10 Friday road games.
• Western Michigan has lost the first half in each of its last five Friday night road games against the Mid-American Conference.

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Western Michigan vs Bowling Green Prediction 

Bowling Green comes into this matchup looking for their fifth straight win and they have allowed 60 points or fewer in three straight games. The Falcons are shooting 44.5% from the field this year and they will be at home for this game. Western Michigan has won two of their last three games and while they are only shooting 42.7% from the field this season, they have scored at least 74 points in four of their last five games. Bowling Green did win the first meeting by a score of 83-79 and they are one of the hottest teams in the conference right now. Take the Falcons at home here. 

David Racey's Pick: Bowling Green -3