The No. 4 Michigan Wolverines (11-0) try to stay perfect when they go head-to-head against the Air Force Falcons (4-6) at Crisler Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Air Force Falcons at Michigan Wolverines Betting Prediction
In the Falcons’ last matchup, they blew out 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 rallied around Ryan Swan, who finished with 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Wolverines won big over the Norfolk State Spartans in their last game, 63-44. The Wolverines had a much better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.085) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 vs. 18.6). Jon Teske was the top scorer from either team with 13 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Michigan currently ranks 341st in possessions per game (64.8) and Air Force is 254th (68.8). Also, the Falcons rank 268th in offensive efficiency (100.8), while the Wolverines rank fifth in defensive efficiency (84.4).
Air Force Falcons vs. Michigan Wolverines ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Michigan ranks first in steals allowed per game (3.0) while Air Force ranks 165th (8.3).
The Wolverines rank seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while the Falcons rank 166th (23.6).
Michigan ranks 20th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while Air Force ranks 104th (12.8).
The Falcons are 34th in the nation with 31.6 rebounds allowed per game while the Wolverines are 54th with 32.6 rebounds allowed per game.
Air Force is 25th in the country with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while Michigan is 42nd with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Falcons have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Air Force has been defeated by an average of 2.2 points.
During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 47.0 points per game (8.8 below their season average).
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