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Nevada Wolf Pack Set to Take on Struggling Air Force Falcons in Mountain West Conference Matchup, Betting Line Unchanged at -9

In an upcoming Mountain West Conference matchup, the Nevada Wolf Pack will travel to Colorado Springs to take on the struggling Air Force Falcons. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Nevada coming out on top in their previous encounter. Despite being the favorite, Nevada has not seen any movement in the betting line, opening at -9. Stay tuned for our prediction on this game and other NCAAB picks for Tuesday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wolf Pack -520 | Falcons +385
• Spread: Wolf Pack -9 (-110) | Falcons +9 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 128.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nevada will win straight-up is 84%.

Nevada vs Air Force Stats

Nevada Wolf Pack

The Nevada Wolf Pack halted their three-game losing streak by defeating UNLV 71-65 last Saturday. Despite struggling with three consecutive defeats, the Wolf Pack emerged victorious as 5.5-point home favorites. Led by junior forward Nick Davidson, who scored 14 points and grabbed six rebounds, Nevada shot 45.8% from the field and 85.2% from the foul line. In terms of offensive performance, the Wolf Pack score 111.4 points per 100 possessions, ranking 88th in the country, but saw a decrease to 106.4 in conference play, ranking 7th in the conference. Defensively, Nevada allows 104.3 points per 100 possessions in league play, also ranking 7th within the conference. With an overall record of 12-10 (10-12 ATS) this season, the Wolf Pack ranks 236 in offense, averaging 72.41 points per game, and 75 in defense, allowing 67.91 points per game. Offensively, they shoot 47.23% from the field, 36.73% from three-point range, and 69.61% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 42.93% from the field, 35.11% from three-point range, and 73.02% from the free-throw line. Additionally, the Wolf Pack averages 33.68 rebounds per game, along with 15.18 offensive assists and 11.36 turnovers. Defensively, they average 30.09 defensive rebounds, 13.91 defensive assists, and 12.27 turnovers per game.

Air Force Falcons Analysis

The Air Force Falcons are currently on a 12-game losing streak, with a record of 3-19 overall and 8-14 against the spread. Their recent defeat at the hands of San Jose State showcased their struggles on both ends of the court. Senior guard Ethan Taylor led with 15 points, but he remains the only Falcon with points per game in double digits. The team's offensive struggles are evident in their statistics, ranking 358th in scoring with an average of 63.36 points per game. Defensively, they are allowing an average of 71.64 points per game. Their shooting percentages are also concerning, with low rankings in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point percentage. On the defensive end, they are allowing opponents to shoot at high percentages, particularly from beyond the arc. Overall, Air Force is struggling on both ends of the court and will need to make significant improvements to turn their season around.

Air Force and Nevada Set for Close Showdown Despite Disappointing Performances

The Falcons squandered an 11-point first-half lead in their recent game against Nevada. Despite shooting just 39.2% from the field, Air Force managed to make 10 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc and 12 of 17 free throws. Conversely, Nevada struggled at the free-throw line, missing 13 of 23 attempts. I anticipate a closely contested match between the two teams. Nevada leads the conference in free-throw rate at .399 but only makes 69.4% of its field goals. In league play, Air Force has a 63.9% free-throw shooting percentage, but could capitalize on Nevada's weak perimeter defense. Nevada ranks poorly in opponent 3-point percentage, opponent 3-point rate, and defensive free-throw rate. They have struggled against the spread in recent games, going 1-6 overall and 2-4 in their last six matchups against Air Force.

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