The Air Force Falcons (9-15, 3-9 MWC) and the Boise State Broncos (16-9, 8-5 MWC) clash at Taco Bell Arena. The Falcons will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Air Force Falcons vs. Boise State Broncos Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Broncos fell to the Utah State Aggies, 70-61, while the Falcons were defeated by the fourth-ranked San Diego State Aztecs, 89-74.
Air Force had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6 (above their season average of 22.2) while Boise State had a turnover percentage of 9.0 (better than their season average of 15.6). Boise State was led by Justinian Jessup, who contributed 20 points and five rebounds. Lavelle Scottie fueled Air Force with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Scottie led the Falcons to an 85-78 win. He scored a game-high 21 points. Air Force made good use of their 30 trips to the free throw line, making 26 of them (86.7 percent). Boise State, meanwhile, was 10-13 (76.9 percent).
The high-powered offense of Boise State will clash against the porous defense of Air Force. The Broncos rank 59th in offensive efficiency, while the Falcons are 336th in defensive efficiency. The Broncos figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Falcons rank 327th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 percent), while the Broncos rank seventh in defensive rebounding percentage (78.3 percent).
Air Force Falcons vs. Boise State Broncos ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Boise State averages 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 72nd in the NCAA. Air Force ranks 267th in three pointers allowed per game (26.9).
- The Broncos rank 174th in steals per game (5.8) while the Falcons rank 227th (5.0).
- Boise State ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Air Force ranks 47th (2.7).
- The Broncos rank 149th in assists per game (13.0) while the Falcons rank 222nd in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- Boise State ranks 212th in rebounds per game (34.1) while Air Force ranks 274th (32.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 64.8 points per game (9.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (9.1 above their season average).
- The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.4, up from 7.7 for the season.
