New Mexico Lobos Favored to Win Against Air Force Falcons in Mountain West Conference Tournament Matchup

Game outlook

In the Mountain West Conference tournament, the New Mexico Lobos and Air Force Falcons will face off in the third game of round 1. The Lobos won the first game in Colorado while the Falcons triumphed at The Pit in their most recent matchup. The Lobos hold a slight advantage in the series, but the Falcons have been successful in recent games. The game is scheduled for 4 PM PST on March 13 in Las Vegas, with New Mexico favored to win by 14 points according to betting odds.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Falcons +725 | Lobos -1,300

Spread: Falcons +14 (-110) | Lobos -14 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Mexico will win straight-up is 93%.

Air Force Falcons

The Air Force Falcons had a challenging season, finishing 2-16 in the Mountain West conference as the bottom 11 seed. Despite their struggles, the Falcons managed to secure two impressive wins on the road against tough opponents. They finished the season on a 4-game losing streak and have covered the spread in 3 of their last 5 games. Overall, Air Force has a 10-20 record against the spread and has been profitable to the over, with a 21/9 split including a 10-game streak mid-conference play. The team averages 66.5 points per game while allowing 72, with leading scorers Rytis Petraitis and Beau Becker scoring 15.2 and 14 points respectively. Air Force excels at shooting three-pointers, with a 36.5% success rate, but struggles with free throws at 68.2%. Defensively, the team allows opponents to shoot 47.47% from the field and 74.36% from the free-throw line. Despite their challenges, the Falcons have shown determination and resilience throughout the season. Rytis making it happen pic.twitter.com/XNaRR3I5UJ