Eastern Michigan vs Bowling Green Picks and Prediction – 1/18/2025

On Saturday, the Eastern Michigan Eagles (7-9) face off against the Bowling Green Falcons (7-9) at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Bowling Green comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a dominant 79-61 triumph over Buffalo, Trey Thomas showcased his skills by contributing 22 points to the Falcons' victory. Throughout this season, Marcus Johnson has been the standout scorer for Bowling Green, maintaining an impressive scoring average of 16.3 points per game. Right behind him is Derrick Butler, who has consistently been the team's second-highest scorer, averaging 14.6 points per match. On the defensive end, Sam Towns has been a pivotal presence, leading the team in rebounds with an average of 7 per game. Javontae Campbell has shown his playmaking abilities by topping the team's assists chart, averaging 2.8 assists each game this season. Over their recent five-game stretch, Bowling Green has been in fine form, scoring an average of 77.2 points. As they prepare to face Eastern Michigan at home, the Falcons aim to add another victory to their conference record. So far this season, the team has been strong offensively, averaging a total of 79.4 points per game.

Eastern Michigan enters this game on a three-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a challenging 82-63 defeat to Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan's Da’Sean Nelson stood out by scoring 15 points. This season, Nelson has been a key player for the Eagles, leading the team with an average of 15.9 points per game. Trailing closely behind him is Jalen Terry, who contributes an average of 15.3 points per game, making him the team's second-highest scorer. Nelson also dominates the boards for Eastern Michigan, averaging 5.5 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Christian Henry orchestrates the offense, leading with an average of 3.4 assists per game. In their recent outings, the Eagles have struggled defensively, allowing opponents to score an average of 86.8 points over the last five games. As they aim to avoid their fourth conference loss, the Eagles are eager to end their ongoing losing streak. On average, Eastern Michigan puts up 72.1 points per game this season.

Eastern Michigan has faced significant challenges during away games, losing six out of nine matchups. Their performance in conference games has also been shaky, with three losses out of four games. On the other hand, Bowling Green has shown solid performance on their home court, winning five out of eight games. They have an even record in their first four conference games. At home, Bowling Green's offense has been exceptional, and they are eager to maintain their strong performance. Final Score Prediction, Bowling Green Falcons win 75-67.