It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Air Force Falcons (5-7) welcome the New Mexico Lobos (6-6) to Clune Arena. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
New Mexico Lobos vs. Air Force Falcons Free Prediction
The Lobos will be looking for similar success after edging the CSUN Matadors in their last game, 87-84. One of New Mexico’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 29 free throw attempts, eight more than CSUN. New Mexico was lifted by Dane Kuiper, who contributed 15 points.
In the Falcons’ last game, they won big over the Johnson & Wales (CO) Wildcats, 90-65. The Falcons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.3 vs. 17.9) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.648 vs. 0.466). With 10 points and eight rebounds, Ryan Swan put together a good game for Air Force.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Falcons won the last matchup 100-92. The Falcons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 20.0) and had a better turnover percentage (17.2 vs. 19.9).
The sweet-shooting offense of Air Force (52nd in the nation with an effective field goal percentage 0.550) will clash against the bottom-tier defense of New Mexico (298th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.520). The Falcons should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
New Mexico at Air Force Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
New Mexico ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while Air Force ranks 204th (20.0).
The Falcons rank 26th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while the Lobos rank 172nd (39.1).
New Mexico ranks 61st in steals per game (7.8) while Air Force ranks 179th in steals allowed per game (8.2).
The Lobos rank 50th in assists per game (14.5) while the Falcons rank 156th (12.9).
Air Force ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while New Mexico ranks 85th (3.3).
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The Lobos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 0.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
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