The Air Force Falcons (5-9, 0-2 MWC) will be at Moby Arena to go head-to-head with the Colorado State Rams (5-10, 0-2 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Air Force Falcons at Colorado State Rams ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Rams defeated the Colorado Christian Cougars 100-66, while the Falcons beat the Johnson & Wales (CO) Wildcats 90-65.
Air Force played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.3 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.648. For those same stats, Johnson & Wales (CO) was 17.9 and 0.466, respectively. The Rams, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.5 vs. 17.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.646 vs. 0.466). Nico Carvacho played a key role for Colorado State with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Air Force rallied around Ryan Swan, who finished with 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Falcons dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Air Force won 78-73. Air Force’s 0.246 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Colorado State, who had a mark of 0.111. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Air Force might have a difficult time creating turnovers. Colorado State ranks 51st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while Air Force forces the 216th-most turnovers (18.9 percent).
Air Force Falcons vs. Colorado State Rams ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Air Force ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Colorado State ranks 176th (36.5).
- The Falcons average 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 144th in the nation. The Rams rank 196th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
- Colorado State is 14th in the country with 2.1 blocks allowed per game while Air Force is 48th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- The Rams rank 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Falcons rank 171st (8.1).
- Colorado State ranks 127th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Air Force ranks 192nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rams have outscored opponents by an average of 10.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Colorado State has been defeated by an average of 2.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
