It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Fresno State Bulldogs (10-4, 0-1 MWC) welcome the Air Force Falcons (6-7, 0-1 MWC) to Save Mart Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 30, 2017.
Air Force Falcons at Fresno State Bulldogs Free Prediction
In the Falcons’ last outing, they were blown out by the New Mexico Lobos, 87-58. New Mexico’s 10.5 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Air Force, who had a rate of 20.3. The Lobos’ mark was better than their season average of 15.4. Lavelle Scottie led Air Force in scoring with 12 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
The Bulldogs lost to the Nevada Wolf Pack in their last contest, 80-65. Nevada’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Fresno State. The Wolf Pack had a rate of 9.9 (better than their season average of 14.3), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 17.9. Fresno State’s Deshon Taylor had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 16 points on 3-for-9 shooting.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Fresno State ranks 301st in possessions per game (67.7) and Air Force is 288th (68.0).
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 Bulldogs won 73-64. The Bulldogs made 25 of their 32 free throws (78.1 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.466).
Air Force Falcons at Fresno State Bulldogs ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Fresno State, ATS Winner – Fresno State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Fresno State ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while Air Force ranks 218th (25.2).
The Bulldogs rank 37th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Falcons rank 140th (13.7).
Fresno State ranks 41st in steals per game (8.0) while Air Force ranks 126th (6.1).
The Bulldogs rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.1) while the Falcons rank 52nd (32.3).
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The Falcons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 1.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
