The High Point Panthers (1-3) clash with the Air Force Falcons (2-2) at Gateway Christian Academy. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Air Force Falcons vs. High Point Panthers ATS Prediction
The Falcons will be looking for a similar result after barely hanging on to beat the South Dakota Coyotes in their last outing, 65-62. The Falcons held the Coyotes to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.9 (below their season average of 29.9) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.650 (above their season average of 0.535). Air Force received a boost from Ryan Swan, who put up 14 points and eight rebounds.
The last time the Panthers played, they were beaten by the UMBC Retrievers, 68-59. Getting to the charity stripe was one of UMBC’s largest strengths. They made 29 trips to the line, while High Point went 19 times. With 20 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Jahaad Proctor was the top scorer from either team.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. High Point ranks 329th in possessions per game (66.2) and Air Force is 279th (67.7) dating back to last season. Ball security could be troublesome for the Falcons. They rank 256th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the Panthers have forced the 29th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.9 percent).
Air Force vs. High Point Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Air Force ranks 97th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while High Point ranks 325th (15.3).
The Panthers rank 28th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Falcons rank 229th (14.2).
Air Force ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.3) while High Point ranks 249th (4.3).
The Panthers rank 49th in steals per game (7.3) while the Falcons rank 146th (6.2).
High Point ranks 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Air Force ranks 107th (33.8).
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