The Utah State Aggies (10-4, 0-1 MWC) look to continue their five-game winning streak against the Air Force Falcons (5-8, 0-1 MWC) at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Air Force Falcons vs. Utah State Aggies Betting Prediction
In the Falcons’ last contest, they dismantled 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). Air Force was lifted by Ryan Swan, who recorded 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Aggies dismantled the Montana State Bobcats in their last outing, 101-71. The Aggies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 12.5) and had a better turnover percentage (13.0 vs. 16.1). Sam Merrill was the top scorer from either team with 37 points on 12-for-18 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, the Falcons won 75-65. The Falcons had a much better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.193) and had a better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 20.6).
Merrill has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Utah State.
It will be a battle of conflicting paces as the fast-breaking Aggies will look to push the more half-court-oriented Falcons. The Aggies currently rank 94th in possessions per game while the Falcons are 286th. Additionally, the 286th-ranked offense of the Falcons (offensive efficiency of 98.9) will face a tough challenge against the 18th-ranked defense of the Aggies (defensive efficiency of 89.4).
Air Force at Utah State ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Utah State ranks 11th in rebounds per game (42.6) while Air Force ranks 216th (33.7).
The Aggies rank 49th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Falcons rank 166th (1.9).
Utah State averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 70th in the country. Air Force ranks 171st in steals allowed per game (8.2).
The Aggies rank 43rd in assists per game (15.8) while the Falcons rank 138th (13.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Falcons have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Air Force has been defeated by an average of 2.9 points.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 88.0 points per game (8.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
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