The Cleveland State Vikings (4-6) will travel to the Stroh Center to clash with the Bowling Green Falcons (7-2). Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Cleveland State Vikings at Bowling Green Falcons ATS Odds
In their last game, the Falcons edged the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 68-65, while the Vikings got blown out by the Kent State Golden Flashes, 81-59.
Bowling Green’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Oakland. The Falcons had a rate of 7.2 (better than their season average of 12.8), while the Golden Grizzlies posted a mark of 20.4 (above the 16.1 mark opponents have averaged against Bowling Green this season). Cleveland State, on the other hand, held Kent State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 33.8). Bowling Green was led by Daeqwon Plowden, who had 23 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Tre Gomillion played a pivotal role for Cleveland State with 13 points and five rebounds.
The Vikings won the sole game between these two teams last year, 82-64. Cleveland State’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Bowling Green. The Vikings had a rate of 0.634 while the Falcons posted a mark of 0.364.
It will be a matchup of conflicting paces as the fast-breaking Falcons will look to push the more grind-it-out Vikings. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Falcons rank 24th in possessions per game while the Vikings are 148th. Furthermore, the Vikings rank 55th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.230), while the Falcons rank 290th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.219).
Cleveland State Vikings vs. Bowling Green Falcons Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Bowling Green, ATS Winner – Bowling Green, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Bowling Green ranks ninth in rebounds per game (41.3) while Cleveland State ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
- The Falcons average 2.6 blocks per game, which ranks 160th in the NCAA. The Vikings rank 176th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Bowling Green averages 12.7 assists per game, which ranks 127th in the country. Cleveland State ranks 135th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- The Falcons rank 64th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Vikings rank 262nd (24.1).
- Bowling Green ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (6.1) while Cleveland State ranks 186th (7.1).