The Bowling Green Falcons, winners of four of their last five contests, look to continue their momentum against one of the hottest teams in the nation, riding high on a six-game win streak, the Ohio Bobcats. The game does lose some appeal if the starting QB for the Ohio Bobcats, Kurtis Rourke, cannot participate. Rourke was forced to leave last week's action with a knee injury, and his availability is highly questionable leading up to this one. We have two teams that have a lot to play for. Regardless of who is under center for the Ohio Bobcats, expect an intense atmosphere. Who will be victorious and continue their momentum into the post-season?
The betting odds and predictions are below:
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Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ohio Bobcats Details
Fixture: Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ohio Bobcats
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 22, 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Peden Stadium, Athens, Ohio
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ohio Bobcats Best Pick
Keep an eye on the injury report leading up to game time. Kurtis Rourke is the difference in this one. Rourke feels highly unlikely to play following last week's knee injury. If Rourke cannot, expect the Ohio offense to look entirely different. Ohio will likely go for a more run-based approach, getting their QBs out in space as runners more so than as your traditional passers. If Bettors can find a prop bet on their team's passing yards, hammer the Under.
Ohio Bobcats, Team Passing Yards: Under
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ohio Bobcats Final Prediction
The elephant in the room for this match-up is whether or not Ohio QB Kurtis Rourke will suit up. Kurtis Rourke has been sensational this season with 3,256 passing yards along with 25 TD passes and four interceptions as the leader of the Ohio Bobcats' offense. Without him, the Bobcats' offensive game plan shifted dramatically. Ohio has been one of the hottest teams in the country, but when starting their backup QB, all bets are off. As hot as Ohio has been, the Falcons have been just as good. The Falcons gave themselves a shot at a post-season bowl, and there are plenty of enticing possibilities if they win this one. Without Rourke, this game becomes more of a coin flip for me. Expect Rourke to sit; take the Falcons and the points.
Bowling Green Falcons +7 (-115)
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