The Air Force Falcons will open their season on their home court when they take on the Idaho State Bengals (0-1) at Clune Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Idaho State Bengals vs. Air Force Falcons ATS Odds
The last time the Bengals played, they were beaten by the Wyoming Cowboys, 54-40. Malik Porter had a solid game for Idaho State, leading the team in scoring with nine points on 4-for-8 shooting. Wyoming had a much better free throw rate (0.405 vs. 0.128). Idaho State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 13.6).
Air Force did not reach the tournament following a 13-17 regular season campaign last season.
The Falcons, on the other hand, were 13-17 SU and 16-9-1 ATS last season. The Falcons’ games had a tendency to go under the O/U total (53.8 percent).
Getting to the line could be rare for Idaho State in this battle. The Bengals rank 273rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.208, while Air Force ranks 53rd in FTA rate allowed (0.194) since the 2018-19 season.
Idaho State at Air Force ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Air Force, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Idaho State averages 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 73rd in the nation. Air Force ranks 300th in three pointers allowed per game (26.3).
- The Bengals rank 180th in blocks per game (2.9) while the Falcons rank 263rd (1.8).
- Air Force ranks 246th in rebounds per game (33.7) while Idaho State ranks 282nd (32.5).
- The Bengals rank 38th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Falcons rank 239th (7.2).
- Air Force averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 136th in the country. Idaho State ranks 261st in assists allowed per game (14.8).
