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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Falcons vs. UNLV
- (14-15) Air Force Falcons vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (16-11)
- Date: Friday, February 24th
- Time: 9:30 ET
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Falcons OFF | Runnin’ Rebels OFF
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Air Force +9.5 | UNLV -9.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 139.5
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Air Force Falcons
As they head into their 30th game of the season, Air Force currently holds a 14-15 record. Out of 11 road games this season, Air Force has a record of 4-7.
Having been the underdog in 19 games, the Falcons have gone 6-13 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +9.5 underdogs on the spread.
Air Force currently has a record of 5-11 in Mountain West action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 9-4.
Coming into the game, Jake Heidbreder is the team leader in scoring, averaging 14.9 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Heidbreder is grabbing 3.2 rebounds and adding 1.7 assists.
Air Force’s second leading scorer is Rytis Petraitis, who has hit 49.2% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 10.1 points per game.
Falcons Offense
On offense, Air Force is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 59.0 points per game. This figure places them just 466th in college basketball.
This season, the Falcons have taken 43.49% of their shots behind the three-point line, which is 140th% in the NCAA. Air Force is averaging 7.17 made 3’s per game on a shooting percentage of 7.17% (325th).
In terms of pace, Air Force is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 62.0 per contest, placing them just 671st in college basketball. Currently, Air Force’s 26.6 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Falcons are averaging 5.9 offensive boards per game.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels
UNLV heads into their matchup vs Air Force with a record of 16-11 while looking to shake a 3 game losing streak. Currently, the Runnin’ Rebels have been the home team 17 times, sitting with a record of 11-6.
Getting ready to play for the 19 times as the favorite, the Runnin’ Rebels have gone 12-7 in those matchups. Playing at home, UNLV comes into this game as -9.5 point favorite.
UNLV currently has a record of 5-10 in Mountain West action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 11-1.
Coming into the game, EJ Harkless is the team leader in scoring, averaging 18.2 points per game.
In addition to his scoring, Harkless is grabbing 5.0 rebounds and adding 3.3 assists. UNLV’s second-leading scorer is Keshon Gilbert, who has hit 46.7% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.4 points per game.
Runnin’ Rebels Key Stats
UNLV’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 69.9, which places them 242nd in the NCAA.
This season, the Runnin’ Rebels have taken 43.63% of their shots behind the three-point line, which is 135th% in the NCAA. UNLV is averaging 9.0 made 3’s per game on a shooting percentage of 9.0% (120th).
In terms of pace, UNLV is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 67.1 per contest, placing them just 499th in college basketball.
Currently, UNLV’s 36.1 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Runnin’ Rebels are averaging 9.7 offensive boards per game.
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Air Force Falcons vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels CBB Betting Trends
- First, Air Force is 2-3 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Falcons are 2-3 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Air Force is 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 2-8 SU.
- At this point, Falcons are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, the Runnin’ Rebels are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Air Force Falcons vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels NBA Odds
Free Air Force Falcons vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Air Force Falcons +9.5
When looking at the betting lines for this showdown between the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels and Air Force Falcons, our analysis likes the value of taking Air Force to put up a fight as the 9.5-point underdogs. Pace of play should be a big factor in this matchup, as both sides prefer to grind the clock and make their opponents defend.
With this game likely featuring a limited number of possessions, there will be less opportunity for UNLV to pull away and cover the spread as -9.5 point favorites. Despite Air Force sitting at just 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games as the underdog, for today’s game, we will be locking in the Falcons at +9.5.
Free Air Force vs. UNLV CBB Betting Pick: Air Force ATS
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