Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Bowling Green Falcons Betting Prediction 03/15/19

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The Bowling Green Falcons (21-11, 13-6 MAC) will be in the Mid-American Conference Tourney at Quicken Loans Arena when they clash against the Northern Illinois Huskies (17-16, 10-10 MAC). Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Bowling Green Falcons ATS Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Falcons defeated the Ball State Cardinals 99-86, while the Huskies beat the Toledo Rockets 80-76.

The Huskies, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.525, had a ridiculous mark of 0.655 and had a turnover percentage of 11.8 (better than their season average of 15.3). The Falcons, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.242 vs. 0.149) and had a turnover percentage of 12.4 (better than their season average of 14.4). Bowling Green’s Demajeo Wiggins had a good outing, contributing 22 points and 11 rebounds. Eugene German, meanwhile was a key piece for Northern Illinois with 27 points and seven rebounds.

Bowling Green figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Falcons currently rank 99th in offensive efficiency, while Northern Illinois ranks 218th in defensive efficiency.

Northern Illinois vs. Bowling Green ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Bowling Green, ATS Winner – Bowling Green, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Bowling Green ranks fifth in rebounds per game (41.1) while Northern Illinois ranks 185th (34.8).
  • The Falcons rank 165th in assists per game (12.9) while the Huskies rank 244th (11.1).
  • The Huskies rank 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Falcons rank 149th (6.6).
  • Bowling Green ranks 160th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Northern Illinois ranks 281st (18.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (0.0 above their season average).
  • The Falcons have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Bowling Green has defeated opponents by an average of 5.7 points.