Western Michigan vs Bowling Green Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs Bowling Green

The Western Michigan Broncos battle the Bowling Green Falcons, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, February 24.

There’s everything to like about the -12.5 line that Bowling Green have to cover against Western Michigan. Take the -108 and feel confident that the favorites get the job done.

Western Michigan Broncos were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Central Michigan Chippewas claimed a 83-70 win.

Bowling Green Falcons lost on the road in their last game. Miami-Ohio RedHawks won 91-77.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 72-54 win for Bowling Green when they last played Western Michigan. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Bowling Green win six times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Bowling Green	16-12	2289	1994	295	11-6	5-6	2L
Western Michigan	9-18	2014	2156	-142	7-6	2-12	2L

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Western Michigan vs Bowling Green Prediction & Picks

Head into Western Michigan vs Bowling Green with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

There’s a case for taking the -108 that Bowling Green can overcome the -12.5 in this college showdown. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Western Michigan vs Bowling Green stats:

• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 2 consecutive games.

Bowling Green -12.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

There’s the chance to sell points and that means moving the line until you’re happy with the wager. It means a riskier bet but a bigger return on the odds available.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Michigan 65 - 80 Bowling Green

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then Bowling Green to enjoy a 80-65 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

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Western Michigan vs Bowling Green 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.

At betting odds of -1000 with the sportsbooks, Bowling Green are regarded as 91% likely to win this college game. For those wanting to back Western Michigan, you will find +640 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 12.5, with the total points line at 150.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you want to bet Under 150.5, there are odds of -110.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

WMU

+640

BGSU

-1000

Point Spread

WMU +12.5

-112

BGSU -12.5

-108

Total Points

Under 150.5

-110

Over 150.5

-110

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Western Michigan Stats

Bowling Green Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.50 pts and allowed 81.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.10 pts and allowed 83.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.80 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.30 pts and allowed 70.90 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)	27-0	2491	2011	480	16-0	11-0	25W
Akron	22-5	2415	2011	404	14-2	8-3	3W
Kent State	19-7	2202	2083	119	13-2	6-5	3W
Buffalo	16-11	2122	2025	97	7-7	9-4	1W
Bowling Green	16-12	2289	1994	295	11-6	5-6	2L
Ohio	15-13	2160	2146	14	11-6	4-7	2W
UMass	15-13	2265	2165	100	10-6	5-7	4L
Toledo	14-13	2196	2093	103	9-4	5-9	1W
Northern Illinois	9-17	1843	1980	-137	6-5	3-12	1L
Central Michigan	9-18	1986	2069	-83	8-4	1-14	1W
Eastern Michigan	9-18	1905	2008	-103	6-5	3-13	1L
Western Michigan	9-18	2014	2156	-142	7-6	2-12	2L
Ball State	8-19	1781	1898	-117	6-7	2-12	4L

• 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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