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Game time: January 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Save Mart Center — Fresno, CA

Article updated Jan 17, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This content discusses the upcoming Air Force vs. Fresno State basketball game, which features two struggling Mountain West Conference teams. The game, taking place at Save

Game outlook

This content discusses the upcoming Air Force vs. Fresno State basketball game, which features two struggling Mountain West Conference teams. The game, taking place at Save Mart Center, will see a long losing streak come to an end for one of the teams. The Air Force Falcons and Fresno State Bulldogs, with records of 3-14 and 4-13 respectively, will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Bulldogs have historically dominated this matchup, winning eight of the past 10 games. Fresno State is favored to win with a -3 point spread that has not changed. Will the Falcons be able to stage a comeback on Friday night?

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Falcons +135 | Bulldogs -161

Spread: Falcons +3 (-110) | Bulldogs -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Fresno St. will win straight-up is 62%.

Air Force Falcons

The Air Force Falcons are struggling this season, sitting at 0-6 in the Mountain West Conference and 3-29 overall. Despite their solid defensive efforts, allowing only 69.9 points per game, they have been unable to secure a win due to their lackluster offense. With an average of only 63.1 points per game and poor free throw shooting, the Falcons are ranked low offensively in the nation. Defensively, they struggle to defend the three-point shot and give up too many offensive rebounds. As they continue to search for their first win, it remains to be seen if they can improve their performance on both ends of the court.

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Fresno St. Bulldogs Analysis

The Fresno State Bulldogs are currently struggling with a 0-6 record in the Mountain West Conference, with their latest loss coming in overtime against Nevada. Despite being the fourth fastest team in the nation, the Bulldogs only average 73.1 points per game and have shooting percentages of 40.2% from the floor, 32.2% from beyond the arc, and 66.3% at the free throw line. On defense, Fresno State allows 82.5 points per game, ranking 357th nationally, and struggles to get stops with opponents converting 33.4% of their threes and 46.8% of their field goals. The Bulldogs will need to improve their offensive and defensive performance if they hope to secure their first conference win. Key player David Douglas Jr. is currently out with an injury.

Air Force Struggles on the Road, Fresno State Expected to Dominate in Upcoming Matchup

The Air Force basketball team has struggled on the road this season, failing to secure a victory in all seven of their away games. Their defensive performance has been lackluster, allowing opponents to shoot at an alarming 50.8% from the field, while their offensive output has been limited to an average of 60.1 points per game. This inconsistency on both ends of the court raises doubts about their reliability when playing on the road. In contrast, Fresno State has shown improvements in their scoring statistics and is expected to excel in turnovers and free throw shooting. With Air Force's poor offensive rebounding, Fresno State is likely to secure a victory in their upcoming matchup. Betting on the Bulldogs to cover the spread for the fourth consecutive meeting between the two teams would be a prudent choice.

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SportsJaw Falcons vs Bulldogs archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Falcons vs Bulldogs matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Air Force Falcons+128 → +163Moved
  • Moneyline · Fresno St. Bulldogs-154 → -194Moved
  • Spread · Air Force Falcons+3 (-110) → +4 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Fresno St. Bulldogs-3 (-110) → -4 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over143 (-110) → 142 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under143 (-110) → 142 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Air Force Falcons
3-29 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Fresno St. Bulldogs
13-19 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-17T11:15:29.832Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Fresno State Bulldogs are currently struggling with a 0-6 record in the Mountain West Conference, with their latest loss coming in overtime against Nevada. Despite being the fourth fastest team in the nation, the Bulldogs only average 73.1 points per game and have shooting percentages of 40.2% from the floor, 32.2% from beyond the arc, and 66.3% at the free throw line. On defense, Fresno State allows 82.5 points per game, ranking 357th nationally, and struggles to get stops with opponents converting 33.4% of their threes and 46.8% of their field goals. The Bulldogs will need to improve their offensive and defensive performance if they hope to secure their first conference win. Key player David Douglas Jr. is currently out with an injury.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-10Fresno St. Bulldogs 68 · Air Force Falcons 66
  • 2024-01-27Air Force Falcons 70 · Fresno St. Bulldogs 84
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Fresno St. Bulldogs defeated Air Force Falcons 74-65

Fresno St. Bulldogs defeated Air Force Falcons 74-65 on January 17, 2025, a 9-point decision in the series. Fresno St. Bulldogs' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 41-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded Air Force Falcons +4 (-110) spread, Fresno St. Bulldogs covered, while the 139 combined points finished under the recorded total of 142.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioTotal · Over 142.75 (-110)Loss