Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Bowling Green vs Central Michigan

The Bowling Green Falcons square off against the Central Michigan Chippewas, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, January 31.

Bowling Green and Central Michigan are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 150.5 as a great pick at odds of -106.

Bowling Green Falcons lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Buffalo Bulls 89-78.

Central Michigan Chippewas last game saw them claim a 100-65 home win over Eastern Michigan Eagles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Central Michigan who came out on top when they last played Bowling Green. A 90-71 win was recorded. Central Michigan have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L

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Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction & Picks

The Bowling Green vs Central Michigan betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 150.5 points in total. Odds of -106 look well worth taking for this outcome.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.

Key Bowling Green vs Central Michigan stats:

• The 150.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 BGSU games.
• The 150.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 BGSU games.
• The 150.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 CMU games at home.
• The 150.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 CMU games.

Over 150.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.5% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bowling Green 85 - 73 Central Michigan

We’re going for Bowling Green to claim a 85-73 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bowling Green are strong -500 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 83% chance of claiming victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Central Michigan are trading at +360.

The current spread is 8.5 and the total points line is 149.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. The Over 149.5 selection is available to back at -114.

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Moneyline

BGSU

-500

CMU

+360

Point Spread

BGSU -8.5

-115

CMU +8.5

-105

Total Points

Under 149.5

-106

Over 149.5

-114

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Bowling Green Stats

Central Michigan Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.40 pts and allowed 78.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.80 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.20 pts and allowed 79.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.90 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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