It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Colorado State Rams (5-10, 0-2 MWC) welcome the Air Force Falcons (5-9, 0-2 MWC) to Moby Arena. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Air Force Falcons vs. Colorado State Rams ATS Prediction
The last time the Falcons played, they thoroughly outplayed 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). Ryan Swan led the way for Air Force, putting up 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Rams had no trouble getting past the Colorado Christian Cougars in their last game, 100-66. The Rams had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.5 vs. 17.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.646 vs. 0.466). With 14 points and 15 rebounds, Colorado State’s Nico Carvacho had a solid game.
Air Force might have a tough time creating turnovers. Colorado State ranks 51st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while Air Force forces the 216th-most turnovers (18.9 percent).
After the Falcons won both games against the Rams last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Air Force won 78-73. The Falcons had a much better free throw rate (0.246 vs. 0.111) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.4 vs. 26.5).
Air Force Falcons vs. Colorado State Rams Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Colorado State ranks 127th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Air Force ranks 192nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
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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 3.9 points.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (10.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
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