The Army West Point Black Knights (4-6) will travel to Clune Arena to challenge the Air Force Falcons (4-5). Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Army West Point Black Knights at Air Force Falcons Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Falcons easily got past the Johnson & Wales (CO) Wildcats 90-65, while the Black Knights beat the Marist Red Foxes 73-69.
The Black Knights had a much better turnover percentage (8.6 vs. 16.1) and had a much better free throw rate (0.392 vs. 0.231). Meanwhile, Air Force played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.3 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.648. Johnson & Wales (CO) was 17.9 and 0.466, respectively, for those same stats. Ryan Swan played a pivotal role for Air Force with 10 points and eight rebounds. Matt Wilson had a good outing for Army West Point, putting up 24 points and six rebounds.
The Black Knights won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 79-54. Army West Point was lights out from beyond the arc (16-31; 51.6 percent). Air Force, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (17-22; 77.3 percent).
Tommy Funk and Wilson have been playing well over the last five games for Army West Point. Funk has averaged 0 points per game, while Wilson has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Air Force should have a significant edge. Dating back to last season, the Falcons offense ranks 39th in that metric at 0.503, while the Army West Point defense ranks 316th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.520). This contest should be a showdown of opposite tempos. The aggressively-paced Black Knights rank 52nd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Falcons rank 255th.
Army West Point Black Knights at Air Force Falcons Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Air Force, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Air Force ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Army West Point ranks 283rd (37.0).
- The Black Knights rank 125th in steals per game (5.8) while the Falcons rank 263rd (6.0).
- Army West Point averages 16.9 assists per game, which ranks ninth in the country. Air Force ranks 145th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- The Black Knights rank fourth in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while the Falcons rank 189th (23.7).
- Air Force ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Army West Point ranks 169th (3.6).
