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UNLV Rebels Set to Take on Air Force Falcons in Colorado: Rebels Open as Betting Favorites

Game time: December 31, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Clune Arena — Colorado Springs, CO

Article updated Dec 31, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming basketball matchup, the UNLV Rebels will face off against the Air Force Falcons on the road in Colorado. UNLV recently defeated Fresno State but failed to

Game outlook

In this upcoming basketball matchup, the UNLV Rebels will face off against the Air Force Falcons on the road in Colorado. UNLV recently defeated Fresno State but failed to cover the spread, while Air Force suffered a loss to Boise State but managed to cover the spread. Historically, the Rebels have a strong record against the Falcons. UNLV opens as the betting favorite with a -8 point spread that has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Runnin Rebels -363 | Falcons +275

Spread: Runnin Rebels -8 (-110) | Falcons +8 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 133 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UNLV will win straight-up is 78%.

UNLV Runnin Rebels

UNLV secured their second consecutive victory by defeating Fresno State at home in their latest game. The Rebels are now 7-5 overall and have a 1-0 record in Mountain West play. They dominated early in the game, leading 7-1 and maintaining their lead throughout. UNLV showcased strong shooting with a 53.8% field goal percentage and a solid performance on the boards, winning the rebounding battle 39-27. Dedan Thomas Jr. led the team with 21 points and six assists in the win. The Rebels have an average scoring offense, averaging 72.8 points per game, and are slightly above average on defense, allowing 70.2 points per game. Four players are averaging in double figures for UNLV, including additional scoring options in Jaden Henley, Jailen Bedford, and Jeremiah Cherry. Coach Kevin Kruger has key contributors in multiple players, and the team is shooting 45.2% from the field this season. UNLV is also performing well from beyond the arc, shooting 36.9% on three-pointers and 73.9% from the free-throw line. Wth a power ranking of 174, UNLV is ranked 255 in offense and 157 in defense. They have a record of 7-5 and are performing well in various statistical categories on both ends of the floor.

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Air Force Falcons Analysis

The Air Force Falcons suffered their second straight defeat, falling to Boise State on the road and dropping to a 3-9 overall record for the season. Despite shooting well from the field, the Falcons struggled at the charity stripe and committed numerous turnovers in the loss. Leading scorer Luke Kearney managed to put up 16 points off the bench, but the team continues to struggle offensively, ranking 339th in the nation in scoring offense. Defensively, Air Force is above average, allowing 69.4 points per game. Ethan Taylor leads the team in scoring, while other key contributors include Wesley Celichowski, Caleb Walker, and a number of other rotational players. The team shoots 47.5% from the field and struggles from the free-throw line, hitting just 61.8% of their attempts. Despite their struggles, fans can follow NCAAB predictions to help navigate the team's performance. The Falcons currently hold a power ranking of 305 and face UNLV in their next matchup.

UNLV Poised for Victory Against Struggling Air Force Team

The Air Force team may face challenges in the upcoming season as their offensive performance, rebounding abilities, and free throw success have been lacking. On the other hand, UNLV has shown improvement recently, winning five of their last six games and boasting a talented roster. The Rebels excel at free throw shooting and have four players averaging double figures in scoring. Additionally, UNLV has a strong ability to force turnovers, ranking 105th nationally. In contrast, Air Force struggles with turnovers, giving up possession on 19.9% of their offensive possessions this season. With these factors in mind, it is anticipated that UNLV will secure their first road victory of the season against Air Force in the upcoming contest.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UNLV Runnin Rebels-430 → -338Moved
  • Moneyline · Air Force Falcons+330 → +270Moved
  • Spread · UNLV Runnin Rebels-8 (-110) → -7.25 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Air Force Falcons+8 (-110) → +7.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over133 (-110) → 133 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under133 (-110) → 133 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

UNLV Runnin Rebels
6-5 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Air Force Falcons
2-7 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-31T11:15:42.182Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-21UNLV Runnin Rebels 72 · Air Force Falcons 43
  • 2024-01-23Air Force Falcons 90 · UNLV Runnin Rebels 58
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UNLV Runnin Rebels defeated Air Force Falcons 77-58

UNLV Runnin Rebels defeated Air Force Falcons 77-58 on December 31, 2024, a 19-point decision in the series. UNLV Runnin Rebels' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 38-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded UNLV Runnin Rebels -7.25 (-110) spread, UNLV Runnin Rebels covered, while the 135 combined points finished over the recorded total of 133.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JaredkuntzTotal · Over 133 (-110)Win
  • MikeVargasSpread · Air Force Falcons +8 (-110)Loss
  • TweiskoffSpread · Air Force Falcons +8 (-110)Loss
  • Lockpicker69Spread · Air Force Falcons +8 (-110)Loss
  • Roderick806Total · Over 133 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Air Force Falcons +7.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 133 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Air Force Falcons +7.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 133 (-110)Win