The Colorado State Rams (8-13, 3-5 MWC) and the Air Force Falcons (9-12, 4-5 MWC) clash at Clune Arena. The Rams can end a six-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Colorado State Rams at Air Force Falcons Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Falcons lost to the San Diego State Aztecs, 66-51, while the Rams lost a tough one against the Boise State Broncos, 70-68.
Colorado State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 24.6) while Air Force forced San Diego State into a turnover percentage of 21.2 (above their season average of 16.1). Air Force’s Lavelle Scottie led the way, contributing 22 points. Colorado State, meanwhile, rallied around Nico Carvacho, who contributed 12 points, 16 rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this year, Carvacho led the Rams to an 87-64 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 27 points. The Rams’ 9.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Falcons, who had a mark of 22.4.
Points at the line might be rare for Air Force in this meeting. The Falcons currently rank 290th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.197, while Colorado State ranks 60th in FTA rate allowed (0.193). Also, second chance points figure to be few and far between for the Rams. They rank 286th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.2 percent, while the Falcons are 57th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 74.8 percent).
Colorado State at Air Force Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Air Force, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Air Force averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 141st in the NCAA. Colorado State ranks 231st in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- The Rams rank 201st in rebounds per game (34.5) while the Falcons rank 231st (33.7).
- Colorado State is ninth in the nation with 2.2 blocks allowed per game while Air Force is 36th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
- The Rams rank 142nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Falcons rank 213th in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
- Colorado State ranks 138th in steals per game (6.0) while Air Force ranks 184th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
- The Falcons have outscored opponents by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Air Force has been defeated by an average of 2.9 points.
