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Belmont vs Air Force Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/15/24
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Air Force (1-2) vs Belmont (2-1)
November 15, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Air Force +3.5 / Belmont -3.5 — Over/Under: 140.5
The Belmont Bruins and Air Force Falcons meet Friday in college basketball action at the Clune Arena. Here’s a Belmont vs Air Force Prediction. This article will include a Belmont vs Air Force Pick.
Belmont Bruins Betting Preview
The Belmont Bruins lost to Furman, beat Lipscomb, and they play Oral Roberts and Loyola Marymount next. The Belmont Bruins are averaging 82.3 points on 52.4 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Brody Peebles is averaging 15.7 points and 0 rebounds, while Carter Whitt is averaging 13.5 points and 2 rebounds. Isaiah Walker is the third double-digit scorer and Sam Orme is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Belmont Bruins are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The Belmont Bruins are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Air Force Falcons Betting Preview
The Air Force Falcons lost to Long Island, beat Jacksonville State, and they play Mercyhurst and Cal next. The Air Force Falcons are averaging 61.3 points on 41.7 percent shooting and allowing 67.7 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Ethan Taylor is averaging 21 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Wesley Celichowski is averaging 8.7 points and 1.7 assists. Jeffrey Mills is dishing 3 assists, and Caleb Walker is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Air Force Falcons are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The Air Force Falcons are allowing 40.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.
Why the Belmont Bruins will win
- Air Force has lost each of its last seven-day games at Clune Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Belmont has won five of its last six-day games.
- Belmont has won the first half in six of its last seven-day games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Belmont’s last six-day games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 148+ points.
- Seven of Air Force’s last eight home games have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Air Force ranks T31st among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.7).
- Air Force ranks T44th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.7).
- Belmont ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (52.4%).
- Belmont ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (59.9%).
Belmont vs Air Force Prediction
While the season is still young, it’s quite clear the Air Force Falcons have some issues on the offensive side. Air Force is shooting under 43 percent from the field as a team, and Ethan Taylor is the only double-digit scorer. Air Force just lost as a double-digit favorite to Long Island and lost as a 6-point favorite to North Alabama. If these scoring issues continue, the Belmont Bruins should have a field day. I want nothing to do with Air Force given what we’ve seen through three games. Give me Belmont and the small chalk.
