The Bowling Green Falcons (17-7, 9-2 MAC) will be at the Convocation Center to clash with the Northern Illinois Huskies (12-13, 5-7 MAC) in a MAC matchup. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Bowling Green Falcons at Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Huskies lost a close one to the Western Michigan Broncos, 76-74, while the Falcons defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas, 79-72.
Bowling Green dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.434 (above their season average of 0.225) and a turnover percentage of 15.5 (worse than their season average of 14.3). For those same stats, Central Michigan was 0.190 and 17.5, respectively. Northern Illinois, meanwhile, forced Western Michigan into a turnover percentage of 19.1 (above the 16.0 mark opponents have averaged against Northern Illinois this season). Northern Illinois rallied around Eugene German, who had 29 points and seven rebounds. Demajeo Wiggins, meanwhile led the way for Bowling Green, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent game, the Huskies won 93-62. The Huskies’ 9.6 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Falcons, who had a mark of 17.1. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Second-chance points might be hard to find for Northern Illinois in this meeting. The Huskies currently rank 209th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 percent), while Bowling Green ranks 15th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent).
Bowling Green Falcons at Northern Illinois Huskies Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bowling Green, ATS Winner – Bowling Green, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bowling Green ranks second in rebounds per game (42.2) while Northern Illinois ranks 149th (35.4).
- The Huskies rank 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Falcons rank 120th (6.5).
- The Falcons rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Huskies rank 176th (14.0).
- Bowling Green averages 22.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 167th in the country. Northern Illinois ranks 272nd in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (10.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
- The Falcons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 8.0 for the season.
