Utah State Aggies vs Air Force Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
Looking to win big? The Aggies and Falcons face off at 4:00 ET on MWN. The Falcons are hosting the game at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO. Utah State come into this Mountain West conference matchup as the -15.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 139.5 points.
UTAH STATE AGGIES VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Air Force Falcons +15.5
This game will be played at Clune Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Falcons.
- Not only will Air Force pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +15.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Utah State Be The Talk of Clune Arena?
Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games
Utah State improved to 16-2 on the season with a 90-69 win over Nevada on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aggies were favored by six points and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 141.5.
Leading 47-38 at halftime, Utah State added 43 points in the second half while holding Nevada to 31 points, securing the win.
Utah State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 58.9%. They connected on 16 of 30 three-point attempts, shooting 53.3% from deep, and had an effective field goal percentage of 73.2%.
Ian Martinez led the way, hitting 7 of 9 threes and finishing with 23 points. The Aggies dished out 27 assists, with Dexter Akanno contributing 4 assists and hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Nick Davidson added 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting.
Utah State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 58% shooting. The Aggies allowed their opponent to hit 33 of 56 shots, including 17 of 26 from two-point range, where they shot 65%.
From beyond the arc, Utah State’s defense couldn’t contain their opponent, who knocked down 16 of 30 threes for 53%. They also sent them to the line 9 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 88%. Utah State limited them to just 4 offensive rebounds.
Are the Falcons Ready for a Home Win?
Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games
Air Force fell to 3-16 on the season after a narrow 77-76 loss to San Diego State on Wednesday. Despite being +14.5 point underdogs, the Falcons kept it close at home.
Air Force trailed 35-31 at halftime but outscored the Aztecs 37-33 in the second half. The game’s total points of 153 went over the 130.5 O/U line.
Air Force put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.2% from the field and hitting 40% of their threes (8/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 52.3%, and they connected on 68.2% of their free throws, going 30/44 from the line.
Wesley Celichowski was perfect from the field, going 8/8 and adding 22 points. Ethan Taylor contributed 21 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip, while Wayne McKinney II added 18 points, shooting 54.5% overall.
Despite Air Force’s defense allowing 77 points, they held their opponent to 43% shooting from the field, with 19 made baskets on 44 attempts. Inside the arc, the Falcons gave up 11 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Air Force’s defense allowed 8 made threes on 20 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 44 times, where they converted 30 free throws, shooting 68%. The Falcons gave up 11 offensive rebounds.