The Missouri State Bears (3-3) will travel to Clune Arena to clash against the Air Force Falcons (2-4). Action gets underway at 9:15 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Missouri State Bears at Air Force Falcons ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Falcons were blown out by the Colorado Buffaloes, 93-56, while the Bears were beaten by the Murray State Racers, 77-66.
Missouri State held Murray State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (below their season average of 43.4) while Air Force had a free throw rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.234). Air Force received a boost from A.J. Walker, who contributed 13 points. Obediah Church had a solid performance for Missouri State, contributing 15 points and nine rebounds.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Air Force ranks 281st in possessions per game (67.7) and Missouri State is 306th (67.1) since the 2017-18 season. Additionally, the Bears’ 43rd-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.475) will square off against the Falcons’ 273rd-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.493).
Missouri State Bears vs. Air Force Falcons Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Air Force, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Missouri State ranks 45th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Air Force ranks 275th (33.2).
- The Falcons rank 178th in steals per game (6.1) while the Bears rank 279th (4.9).
- Air Force averages 23.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 104th in the NCAA. Missouri State ranks 204th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
- The Bears rank 62nd in blocks per game (4.1) while the Falcons rank 242nd (2.5).
- Missouri State ranks 78th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while Air Force ranks 226th (14.1).
