Boise State Broncos at Air Force Falcons ATS Prediction 01/22/19

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The Boise State Broncos (8-10, 3-2 MWC) will be at Clune Arena to meet the Air Force Falcons (7-11, 2-4 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

Boise State Broncos at Air Force Falcons ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Falcons fell to the 10th-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack, 67-52, while the Broncos were defeated by the Fresno State Bulldogs, 63-53.

Boise State forced Fresno State into a turnover percentage of 21.8 (above their season average of 16.2) while Air Force held Nevada to an effective field goal percentage of 0.465 (below their season average of 0.531). Air Force was led by Lavelle Scottie, who recorded 15 points and seven rebounds. Justinian Jessup, meanwhile had a good game for Boise State, finishing with 15 points.

The Broncos dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last game, Boise State won 76-52. The Broncos’ 22.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Falcons, who had a rate of 12.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Half-court execution will be critical when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. Air Force ranks 288th in possessions per game (67.5) and Boise State is 326th (66.1).

Boise State Broncos vs. Air Force Falcons Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Air Force, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Boise State ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Air Force ranks 182nd (8.1).
  • The Broncos average 21.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 184th in the country. The Falcons rank 212th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
  • Boise State allows the 23rd-fewest blocks per game (2.4) while Air Force ranks 26th (2.5).
  • The Broncos rank 39th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Falcons rank 158th (13.9).
  • Boise State ranks 11th in rebounds allowed per game (29.9) while Air Force ranks 51st (32.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
  • The Falcons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 3.4 for the season.