It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Air Force Falcons (7-11, 2-4 MWC) welcome the Boise State Broncos (8-10, 3-2 MWC) to Clune Arena. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Boise State Broncos at Air Force Falcons Free Prediction
In the Broncos’ last game, they were topped by the Fresno State Bulldogs, 63-53. Fresno State’s 37.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Boise State, who had a mark of 25.8. The Bulldogs’ mark was above their season average of 27.1. Justinian Jessup was the top scorer from either team with 15 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Falcons lost to the No. 10 Nevada Wolf Pack in their last matchup, 67-52. Nevada out-rebounded Air Force. The Wolf Pack had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. four), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 27) and total rebounds (39 vs. 31). Lavelle Scottie had a good performance for Air Force, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Air Force ranks 288th in possessions per game (67.5) and Boise State is 326th (66.1).
After the Broncos won both contests against the Falcons last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Boise State won 76-52. Boise State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.2 vs. 12.1). Air Force, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 18.5).
Boise State Broncos vs. Air Force Falcons Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Boise State ranks 11th in rebounds allowed per game (29.9) while Air Force ranks 51st (32.2).
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The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.0, up from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
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