The Air Force Falcons (6-7) and their phenomenal offense welcome the UC Riverside Highlanders (9-5) and their tremendous defense. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
UC Riverside Highlanders at Air Force Falcons ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Falcons were beaten by the Drake Bulldogs, 85-80, while the Highlanders barely escaped the Fresno State Bulldogs, 60-57.
The Highlanders had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1 (above their season average of 26.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.518 (above their season average of 0.510). Air Force, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (13-15; 86.7 percent). Air Force’s Ryan Swan played well, recording 24 points. UC Riverside was led by Arinze Chidom, who finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
The Falcons won the sole game between these two teams last year, 72-60. Air Force’s 0.311 free throw rate was their biggest strength over UC Riverside, who had a rate of 0.135. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Air Force takes on the top-notch defense of UC Riverside. The Falcons rank 36th in offensive efficiency, while the Highlanders are 22nd in defensive efficiency.
UC Riverside vs. Air Force Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Air Force, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UC Riverside ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Air Force ranks 229th (26.0).
- The Highlanders rank 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Falcons rank 50th (5.7).
- Air Force ranks 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while UC Riverside ranks 41st (2.7).
- The Highlanders rank 77th in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Falcons rank 261st (30.1).
- UC Riverside ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while Air Force ranks 192nd (14.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
- The Falcons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.0, up from 3.2 for the season.
