LIU Sharks vs Air Force Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

Looking to win big? The Sharks and Falcons face off at 4:00 ET on MWN. The Falcons are hosting the game at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Air Force is favored by -10.5 against LIU in a non-conference matchup.

LIU SHARKS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: LIU Sharks +10.5

This game will be played at Clune Arena at 4:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.

WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Falcons.
• Even though we have Air Force winning straight-up, we like LIU at +10.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Will LIU Be The Talk of Clune Arena?

LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games

The Sharks faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on Ole Miss. LIU entered the game as +29 point underdogs and ended up losing 90-60.

LIU trailed 44-27 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 46-33. The total points for the game went over the 149-point line.

LIU struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, finishing with 60 points. They managed only 6 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, with an effective field goal percentage of 37.9%.

Jaylen Murray stood out, hitting 5 threes on 62.5% shooting, finishing with 24 points and 2 assists. Brent Davis and Malachi Davis each added 19 points, with Malachi hitting 66.7% from deep.

LIU’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 90 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponents to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 19/35 inside the arc.

From three-point range, LIU’s defense gave up 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws, shooting 78%. LIU allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Falcons Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games

The Falcons opened their season with a 73-67 win over Jacksonville State on Thursday, November 7th. Air Force, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread at home.

After trailing 30-22 at halftime, the Falcons turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Gamecocks 51-37. The game’s total points of 140 went over the pre-game O/U line of 133.

Air Force put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They hit 12 threes at a 38.7% clip, while connecting on 60.9% of their two-point attempts.

Ethan Taylor led the way with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 4 threes on 10 attempts. Jaron Pierre Jr. added 21 points, and Jeffrey Mills contributed 18 points, knocking down 4 of 7 from deep.

Air Force’s defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point field goals on 23 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Air Force’s opponents hit 12 of 31 threes, good for 38%. They also went 9/16 from the free-throw line, shooting 56%. Air Force gave up 8 offensive rebounds.