The Nevada Wolf Pack (6-3) will be at Clune Arena to meet the Air Force Falcons (4-5, 1-0 MWC) in a MWC matchup. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Nevada Wolf Pack at Air Force Falcons Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Falcons defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 86-77, while the Wolf Pack won big over the Santa Clara Broncos 98-67.
Nevada played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.641 (above their season average of 0.524) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 24.7). Santa Clara recorded marks of 0.382 and 24.5, respectively, for those same stats. The Falcons, on the other hand, had a superb offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (above their season average of 18.3) and had a turnover percentage of 13.4 (better than their season average of 17.5). Air Force’s A.J. Walker had a good outing, contributing 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Meanwhile, Jalen Harris played a key role for Nevada with 16 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.
The Wolf Pack dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent game, Nevada won 90-79. The Wolf Pack’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Falcons. Nevada had a rate of 7.8, while Air Force posted a mark of 13.6.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, this will be a balanced game. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Air Force offense ranks 38th in the country in that metric at 0.523, while the Nevada defense ranks 33rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473). Additionally, the Wolf Pack rank 52nd in turnover percentage (15.2 percent), while the Falcons rank 327th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.5 percent).
Nevada at Air Force Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Nevada ranks 33rd in rebounds per game (37.8) while Air Force ranks 320th (32.7).
- The Wolf Pack rank 129th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Falcons rank 261st (1.8).
- Nevada ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while Air Force ranks 94th (6.9).
- The Wolf Pack rank 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while the Falcons rank 284th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
- Nevada averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. Air Force ranks 236th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
