Air Force Falcons vs. Denver Pioneers Betting Prediction 12/14/19

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The Air Force Falcons (4-6) will travel to Magness Arena to clash against the Denver Pioneers (4-7). The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Air Force Falcons at Denver Pioneers Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Pioneers fell to the New Mexico State Aggies, 72-67, while the Falcons were defeated by the Nevada Wolf Pack, 100-85.

Air Force had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 17.0) while Denver had a better free throw rate (0.175 vs. 0.143). Jase Townsend led the way for Denver, putting up 29 points. Meanwhile, Air Force received a boost from Lavelle Scottie, who recorded 23 points and eight rebounds.

The Falcons won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 73-65. Converting at the free throw line was one of Air Force’s largest advantages. They were 18-21 (85.7 percent), while the Pioneers were just 8-13 (61.5 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Second-chance points could be rare for Denver in this showdown. The Pioneers rank 340th in offensive rebounding percentage (18.9 percent), while Air Force ranks eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.3 percent). Furthermore, the Falcons rank 46th in effective field goal percentage (0.542), whereas the porous defense of the Pioneers ranks 288th with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.521.

Air Force at Denver Free Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Denver, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Air Force ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while Denver ranks 190th (36.5).
  • The Pioneers are 36th in the NCAA with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while the Falcons are 39th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Falcons rank 142nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while the Pioneers rank 278th (14.7).
  • Air Force ranks 139th in assists per game (13.0) while Denver ranks 178th in assists allowed per game (14.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
  • The Pioneers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 8.3 for the season.