Who's Playing

Bowling Green @ Central Michigan

Current Records: Bowling Green 11-10; Central Michigan 3-13

What to Know

The Central Michigan Chippewas lost both of their matches to the Bowling Green Falcons last season on scores of 69-90 and 65-93, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. CMU and Bowling Green will face off in a Mid-American battle at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday at McGuirk Arena. The Chippewas will be strutting in after a win while Bowling Green will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Even if it wasn't a dominant performance, CMU beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 69-63 this past Saturday.

Meanwhile, Bowling Green came up short against the Kent State Golden Flashes this past Saturday, falling 91-83.

CMU is expected to lose this next one by 8. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

The Chippewas' victory brought them up to 3-13 while the Falcons' loss pulled them down to 11-10. A pair of defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: CMU is stumbling into the matchup with the 355th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 81.1 on average. Bowling Greens have had an even harder time: they are fifth worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 78.4 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: McGuirk Arena -- Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $29.40

Odds

The Falcons are a big 8-point favorite against the Chippewas, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Falcons as a 7.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Central Michigan have won six out of their last 11 games against Bowling Green.

  • Jan 09, 2021 - Bowling Green 93 vs. Central Michigan 65
  • Jan 05, 2021 - Bowling Green 90 vs. Central Michigan 69
  • Feb 04, 2020 - Central Michigan 92 vs. Bowling Green 82
  • Feb 12, 2019 - Bowling Green 79 vs. Central Michigan 72
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Bowling Green 97 vs. Central Michigan 87
  • Mar 05, 2018 - Central Michigan 81 vs. Bowling Green 77
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Central Michigan 84 vs. Bowling Green 75
  • Jan 24, 2017 - Central Michigan 82 vs. Bowling Green 76
  • Mar 10, 2016 - Bowling Green 62 vs. Central Michigan 59
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Central Michigan 77 vs. Bowling Green 65
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Central Michigan 79 vs. Bowling Green 67