The Eastern Michigan Eagles (14-13, 7-7 MAC) prepare for a pivotal MAC basketball showdown against the Bowling Green Falcons (11-16, 5-9 MAC) this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. EST. Fresh off a 28-point explosion from star guard Jalen Terry, the Eagles seek to leverage their home-court advantage while the Falcons fight to salvage their postseason hopes.
BetMGM lists Eastern Michigan as 3.5-point favorites with a 149.5 over/under. The Eagles’ 8-4 home record contrasts sharply with Bowling Green’s 5-9 conference performance. Eastern Michigan’s defense – ranked ninth in the MAC (76.9 PPG allowed) – faces a Falcons squad averaging 75.0 points per game.
Key factors to watch:
- Shooting efficiency: EMU allows 46.3% FG% (BGSU shoots 43.8%)
- Turnover battle: Both teams average 7+ steals per game
- Clutch performers: Terry averages 16.9 PPG, while BGSU’s Marcus Johnson hits 2.5 threes per game
Recent trends favor Eastern Michigan, with six wins in their last ten games compared to Bowling Green’s 4-6 stretch. The Falcons’ 76.7 defensive PPG average during this period could prove costly against Terry’s explosive scoring.