The Bowling Green Falcons (0-1) host the FCS Eastern Illinois Panthers on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. The Falcons are favored, by 17 points. The over/under is 48 in the contest.
Bowling Green vs. Eastern Illinois Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | -17 | -110 | -110 | 48 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Bowling Green | Eastern Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.5 (89) | 27.0 (20) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 32.5 (117) | 34.0 (19) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 20 (101) | 2 (44) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 20 (28) | 0 (65) |
Bowling Green vs. Eastern Illinois Betting Insights (2022)
Bowling Green Stats and Trends
- Bowling Green has compiled a 0-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- So far this season, one Bowling Green game has hit the over.
- BG’s games this year have an average point total of 48.5, 0.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Eastern Illinois Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Panthers won their only game last year when playing as at least 17-point underdogs.
- Eastern Illinois had a 55.5-point average over/under in its matchups last year, 7.5 more points than the total for this game.
Bowling Green Players to Watch
- This season Connor Bazelak has 71 passing yards (71.0 yards per game) while going 6-for-21 (28.6%) and connecting on three interceptions.
- Taron Keith has churned out a team-best 69 rushing yards (69.0 per game) plus one touchdown.
- Terion Stewart has 55 rushing yards on seven attempts.
- Odieu Hiliare has four receptions for a team-high 59 yards (59.0 per game) and one touchdown.
- Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim has three catches for 34 yards (34.0 per game).
- Harold Fannin Jr. is averaging 29.0 yards per game, racking up two receptions (zero targets) for 29 yards.
- Anthony Hawkins has one sack to lead the team, and has also added one TFL and three tackles.
- Joseph Sipp Jr. has totaled 11 tackles, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
Eastern Illinois Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Jonah O’Brien threw for 276 yards while completing 73.5% of his passes last season, with three touchdowns and two interceptions (276.0 yards per game).
- Markenzy Pierre took 14 carries for 100 rushing yards a season ago (100.0 per game).
- Last year Jaelin Hayes-Benefield ran for 63 yards on 10 carries. He also caught four passes for 57 yards (57.0 per game) and one score.
- Justin Thomas reeled in six passes for 83 yards last year with one touchdown. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 83.0 yards per game.
- Nile Hill caught four passes on zero targets for 39 yards, averaging 39.0 receiving yards per game.
- Elijawah Tolbert had a solid stat line a year ago, notching zero sacks, one TFL and 11 tackles.
- O’Brien picked off zero passes while adding one TFL and 11 tackles a season ago.
