The Hartford Hawks (7-7) will travel to the Stroh Center to go head-to-head with the Bowling Green Falcons (8-4). The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
Hartford Hawks vs. Bowling Green Falcons Betting Odds
In their last game, the Falcons fell to the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 69-64, while the Hawks edged the Northwestern Wildcats, 67-66.
Hartford’s 0.635 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Northwestern, who had a rate of 0.419. The Hawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.486, while the Wildcats’ was below their season average of 0.484. Bowling Green, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 7.2 (better than their season average of 13.6). Daeqwon Plowden had a solid performance for Bowling Green, putting up 20 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Hartford rallied around Malik Ellison, who contributed 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Hawks won the lone game between these two teams last year, 76-63. One of Hartford’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 23-24 (95.8 percent), while the Falcons were just 10-19 (52.6 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Hartford might struggle to create turnovers. Bowling Green ranks sixth in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.1 percent), while Hartford forces the 181st-most turnovers (20.1 percent). Additionally, the Hawks, who rank 344th in offensive rebounding percentage (19.8 percent), might have a tough time getting second chance points against the Falcons, who rank 47th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.0 percent).
Hartford vs. Bowling Green Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Bowling Green, ATS Winner – Hartford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bowling Green ranks 14th in rebounds per game (41.6) while Hartford ranks 239th in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
- The Hawks rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Falcons rank 83rd (3.3).
- Bowling Green ranks 99th in assists per game (13.9) while Hartford ranks 160th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- The Falcons rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Hawks rank 143rd (7.2).
- Hartford averages 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 110th in the nation. Bowling Green ranks 188th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 2.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (6.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
