The Abilene Christian Wildcats (3-3) and the Bowling Green Falcons (5-1) clash at John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 26, 2017.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats Free Preview
In the Falcons last contest, they were victorious over the Campbell Fighting Camels, 78-72. Rodrick Caldwell led Bowling Green in scoring with 20 points on 5-for-9 shooting. The Falcons, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6, had an absurd mark of 37.1 and had a better free throw rate (0.300 vs. 0.255).
The Wildcats are hoping for a better outcome after their 88-78 loss to the USC Upstate Spartans in their last matchup. Jaren Lewis was Abilene Christians high scorer with 16 points on 5-for-8 shooting. USC Upstate was lights out from beyond the arc (13-29; 44.8 percent). Abilene Christian, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 16.2).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Abilene Christian should have a noteworthy edge. Since the 2016-17 season, the Wildcats offense ranks 53rd in that metric at 0.538, while the Bowling Green defense ranks 291st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.525).
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats Betting Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, ATS Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
- The Falcons rank 203rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while the Wildcats rank 255th (18.8).
- Abilene Christian averages 2.9 blocks per game, which ranks 200th in the nation. Bowling Green ranks 220th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Bowling Green ranks 116th in rebounds per game (36.7) while Abilene Christian ranks 306th (31.7).
- The Wildcats rank 45th in steals per game (7.4) while the Falcons rank 152nd in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- Abilene Christian ranks 101st in assists per game (14.5) while Bowling Green ranks 179th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
