Air Force Falcons vs Wright State Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Falcons versus the Raiders? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Nutter Center in Dayton, OH. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and Wright State is favored by -9.5 vs. Air Force.

AIR FORCE FALCONS VS WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Air Force Falcons +9.5

This game will be played at Nutter Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.

WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Raiders.
  • Even though we have Wright State winning straight-up, we like Air Force at +9.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can Air Force Secure a Road Victory?

Air Force dropped a 63-61 decision to Sacramento State at home on Wednesday, November 27th. The Falcons were -6.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the O/U line of 130.

Air Force looked strong early, leading 33-22 at halftime, but they allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 28. The Falcons will need to address their 2nd half defense moving forward.

Air Force struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 31% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 29 three-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was also subpar, hitting only 56.7% from the line.

Jeffrey Mills led the Falcons with 19 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 44.4% from three-point range. Ethan Taylor had a tough shooting night, going 2 for 12 from the field and 1 for 9 from deep, but contributed 8 rebounds and 5 assists.

Air Force’s defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of 35% (19/53). They allowed 10 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Air Force’s defense gave up 9 threes on 29 attempts, a 31% success rate. Their opponent also went 17/30 from the free-throw line, shooting 56%. Air Force allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Can the Raiders Hold Strong at Home?

Wright State Raiders Recent Game

Wright State dropped a close one at home to South Florida on Sunday, November 24th, falling 73-72. The Raiders were +3 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread, but couldn’t pull off the win.

Wright State led 34-32 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The total points for the game were 145, which was under the O/U line of 154.5.

Wright State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 76.9% of their free throws, going 10-for-13 from the line.

Jack Doumbia led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 81.8% from the floor. Solomon Callaghan added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Jayden Reid contributed 14 points, making both of his three-point attempts.

Wright State’s defense gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field, including 50% on two-point attempts (19/38). From beyond the arc, the Raiders allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts, a 33% shooting rate.

At the free-throw line, Wright State’s opponents converted 10 of 13 attempts, hitting 76%. The Raiders also allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.