The fourth-ranked San Diego State Aztecs (23-0, 12-0 MWC) try to remain undefeated when they challenge the Air Force Falcons (9-14, 3-8 MWC) at Clune Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
San Diego State Aztecs at Air Force Falcons ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Falcons lost big to the Nevada Wolf Pack, 88-54, while the Aztecs defeated the Utah State Aggies, 80-68.
San Diego State played a flawless game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.308 (above their season average of 0.214) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.1 (below their season average of 30.2). For those same stats, Utah State was 0.167 and 20.0, respectively. Air Force, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 14.7). Lavelle Scottie had a good performance for Air Force with 19 points and five rebounds. San Diego State received a boost from Matt Mitchell, who put up 28 points.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Aztecs won the last contest 66-51. San Diego State won the rebounding battle. The Aztecs had more offensive rebounds (9 vs. 4), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 23) and total rebounds (38 vs. 27). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
This matchup pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defensesAir Force currently ranks 42nd in effective field goal percentage (0.536), while San Diego State is seventh in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.430). Additionally, the Aztecs rank 36th in turnover percentage (16.6 percent), while the Falcons rank 321st in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.9 percent).
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Air Force Falcons Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- San Diego State ranks 30th in assists per game (15.4) while Air Force ranks 208th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- The Aztecs rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Falcons rank 101st (6.3).
- San Diego State allows the eighth-fewest blocks per game (2.1) while Air Force ranks 50th (2.8).
- The Aztecs rank 127th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Falcons rank 273rd in three pointers allowed per game (26.9).
- San Diego State ranks 138th in rebounds per game (36.0) while Air Force ranks 268th (32.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aztecs have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (0.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.4 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Falcons have been outscored by an average of 18.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Air Force has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
