Basketball Game Preview: Boyne City Ramblers vs. Gaylord Blue Devils

The Boyne City Ramblers will take on the Gaylord Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Boyne City's favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home while Gaylord has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.

Last Monday, Boyne City took their contest with ease, bagging a 68-29 win over Sault Area. That looming 68-29 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Ramblers yet this season.

Meanwhile, Gaylord lost 64-44 to Traverse City West on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 279th, while the Titans are ranked 29th).

Boyne City is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.2 points over those games. As for Gaylord, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-10.

Boyne City couldn't quite finish off Gaylord when the teams last played back in February of 2024 and fell 53-50. Will Boyne City have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.