The Air Force Falcons (9-11, 3-5 MWC) will be at the Provident Credit Union Event Center to square off with the San Jose State Spartans (6-14, 2-6 MWC) in a MWC matchup. Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Air Force Falcons vs. San Jose State Spartans ATS Odds
Both teams were blown out in their last outing. The Spartans fell to the New Mexico Lobos, 86-59, while the Falcons were defeated by the Utah State Aggies, 72-47.
Air Force had a better free throw rate (0.275 vs. 0.213) while San Jose State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 26.7). Seneca Knight put together a good game for San Jose State with 11 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Air Force rallied around Ryan Swan, who put up 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Falcons dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in all three contests. In the last matchup, Air Force won 87-56. Air Force out-rebounded San Jose State. The Falcons had 11 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Spartans had two and 28, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the up-and-down Spartans will look to push the slower-paced Falcons. The Spartans rank 62nd in possessions per game while the Falcons are 246th. Furthermore, the Falcons’ 45th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 109.9) will square off against the Spartans’ 327th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 108.1).
Air Force Falcons vs. San Jose State Spartans Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Air Force, ATS Winner – San Jose State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- San Jose State averages 26.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 42nd in the country. Air Force ranks 270th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
- The Falcons are 40th in the nation with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while the Spartans are 49th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Falcons rank 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Spartans rank 250th (39.4).
- Air Force averages 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. San Jose State ranks 250th in assists allowed per game (17.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.4 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
- The Falcons have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Air Force has defeated opponents by an average of 3.0 points.
