The San Jose State Spartans (3-15, 0-6 MWC) will attempt to snap their nine-game losing streak when they challenge the Air Force Falcons (8-11, 3-4 MWC) at San Jose State Event Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Air Force Falcons at San Jose State Spartans Betting Prediction
The last time the Falcons played, they defeated the Boise State Broncos, 74-60. The Falcons, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.8, had a ridiculous mark of 33.3 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.594 (above their season average of 0.533). With 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Lavelle Scottie led Air Force in scoring.
The Spartans lost to the Wyoming Cowboys in their last outing, 59-46. Wyoming’s 0.671 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over San Jose State, who had a mark of 0.375. The Cowboys’ mark was above their season average of 0.475, while the Spartans’ was below their season average of 0.473. With 10 points on 5-for-13 shooting, Michael Steadman led San Jose State in scoring.
After the Falcons won both games against the Spartans last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Air Force won 83-61. The Falcons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 15.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (8.9 vs. 14.4).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Air Force figures to have a noteworthy edge. The sharp-shooting Falcons offense ranks 84th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.536, while the bottom-tier San Jose State defense is ranked 341st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.561).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Jose State ranks 118th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Air Force ranks 232nd (33.1).
The Falcons average 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 154th in the nation. The Spartans rank 220th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
Air Force ranks 211th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6) while San Jose State ranks 265th (27.4).
The Spartans are 33rd in the nation with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while the Falcons are 35th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
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The Falcons have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Air Force has been defeated by an average of 2.5 points.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 56.4 points per game (8.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.6 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
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