Air Force Falcons vs UNLV Rebels 2/24/2023 Game Analysis, Predictions and Odds
The Air Force Falcons are set to face off against the UNLV Rebels in a highly anticipated NCAAB showdown at the Thomas & Mack Center in NV. The Falcons are coming off a heartbreaking 74-69 loss to the Fresno State Bulldogs, despite a solid shooting performance that saw them hit 58.5% of their attempts, including 10 three-pointers. With a conference record of 5-11, Air Force will be looking to turn things around and come out with a win in this crucial matchup.
Despite their strong shooting performance against Fresno State, turnovers proved to be a major issue for the Falcons as they committed 21 turnovers compared to just six for the Bulldogs. However, Jake Heidbreder led the way for Air Force with 17 points on 6-10 shooting, five rebounds, and seven assists, while four other players also reached double figures. With a road record of 4-7 and an ATS record of 2-4, the Falcons will need to step up their game if they hope to secure a win against UNLV on Friday night.
- The Air Force is 12-3 ATS in their last 15 matches with UNLV.
- The Air Force Falcons are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against the Rebels.
- The Falcons are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games on the road.
Air Force Falcons vs UNLV Rebels 2/24/2023 Game Analysis, Predictions and Odds
The UNLV Rebels (16-11, 14-12-0 ATS) suffered their third consecutive defeat on Sunday when they were defeated 73-69 by Boise State. Having dropped eight of their previous 12 games, the Rebels are now 5-10 in the conference. UNLV is 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games and is 8-6 at home this season.
At the half, the Rebels were down by six, and they were unable to recover from their early hole. The Broncos’ 19 made free throws compared to the Rebels’ 10 were the game’s deciding factor. With 14 points each from Shane Nowell and EJ Harkless, UNLV made 43.6% of its field goals.
- The total went OVER in 15 of UNLV’s last 20 matches with the Air Force.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of UNLV’s last 7 games at home.
- The UNLV Rebels are 12-0 SU in their last 12 games at home against Air Force.
Air Force Falcons vs UNLV Rebels. The NCAAB pick for this game is the UNLV Rebels. It’s clear that the Rebels will be the heavy favorite as they play at home, a role they’ve held in the previous ten meetings between these teams. While neither team has a particularly impressive record, the Falcons have been competitive in their last ten games, losing four of them by a margin of ten points or less. On the other hand, the Rebels have dropped three straight games and four out of their last five, all by a margin of 11 points or less. However, if the Falcons are favored by more than eight points, it may be worth considering picking them for the upset. Despite this, it’s likely that the Rebels will come out on top with a predicted score of 75-63.
NCAAB Starting Time: 9:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Thomas & Mack Center, NV
Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
TV: CBSS
NCAAB Odds: Air Force Falcons +9
NCAAB Totals: 139
