It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Air Force Falcons (6-10, 1-3 MWC) welcome the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (9-6, 3-0 MWC) to Clune Arena. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels at Air Force Falcons ATS Prediction
The Runnin’ Rebels will be hoping for similar success after defeating the New Mexico Lobos in their last outing, 80-69. The Runnin’ Rebels had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.554 (above their season average of 0.469) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 30.3). UNLV was led by Kris Clyburn, who was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
In the Falcons’ previous matchup, they were victorious over the San Diego State Aztecs, 62-48. The Falcons had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 29.7 (above their season average of 24.6) and had a turnover percentage of 13.6 (better than their season average of 20.8). With 15 points and 15 rebounds, Ryan Swan had a good performance for Air Force.
After the Runnin’ Rebels won all three games against the Falcons last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, UNLV won 97-90. The Runnin’ Rebels made 26 of their 37 free throws (70.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.2 vs. 26.3).
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Air Force Falcons Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Air Force, ATS Winner – UNLV, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNLV ranks 14th in rebounds per game (41.3) while Air Force ranks 232nd (32.6).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while the Falcons rank 195th (24.1).
UNLV ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.4) while Air Force ranks 181st (1.8).
The Runnin’ Rebels average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 127th in the country. The Falcons rank 180th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
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The Runnin’ Rebels have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, UNLV has defeated opponents by an average of 3.3 points.
During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
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