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Bowling Green FalconsWestern Michigan Broncos
Feb 1, 7:00 PM | University Arena

Bowling Green Falcons vs Western Michigan Broncos Odds

9-11TEAM RECORD10-11



The Western Michigan Broncos will hit the floor running against the visiting Bowling Green Falcons Wednesday, looking to improve their record and boost wagering bankrolls in the process.

The Broncos sport records of 10-11 and 8-10 ATS heading into this battle, while the Falcons have 9-11 and 12-5 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 10-8 for the Broncos and 7-10 for the Falcons.



View Bowling Green vs Western Michigan Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had set the Broncos as 3-point favorites on the Sportsbook line for this contest.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Broncos, most recently No. 92 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Falcons, who rate No. 154 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 70-66 victory for the Falcons.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Western Michigan's No. 160-ranked offense, averaging 69 PPG, against a Falcons defense that ranks No. 134 at 65.6 PPG. The Broncos field goal percentage has averaged 42.9% so far, less than the Falcons marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.4% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Bowling Green owns the country's No. 185-rated mark, allowing 70.8 points per game on the highway. Western Michigan, on the other hand, rates No. 210 in scoring at home.

Last time out for Bowling Green, they were a 55-50 loser as they battled Eastern Michigan on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 4-point favorite. The Falcons endured a 55-50 loss at the hands of the Eagles on Saturday, despite a 12-point effort from A'uston Calhoun at EMU Convocation Center.

Western Michigan won its last outing, a 73-64 result against Miami (Ohio) on January 28. They covered in that game as a 3.5-point favorite. Western Michigan earned a 73-64 victory over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, getting 22 points from Flenard Whitfield at University Arena.


Bowling Green Falcons Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Northern Illinois are 6-4
After playing Eastern Michigan are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Western Michigan Broncos Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Kent State are 6-4
After playing Miami (Ohio) are 8-2
After a win are 4-6


A few Falcons at Broncos trends to consider:
Bowling Green is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Western Michigan
Bowling Green is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Bowling Green is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Western Michigan
Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Bowling Green
Western Michigan is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Bowling Green
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 5 games


Next up:
Bowling Green home to Northern Illinois, Saturday, February 4
Western Michigan at Kent State, Saturday, February 4

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