Air Force vs Nevada Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Air Force vs Nevada Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 14th, at the Lawlor Events Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Wolf Pack’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Falcons’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Air Force

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nevada

-Recent betting trends in games played between Air Force and Nevada

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the  Wolf Pack and Falcons. 

Air Force Continues to Struggle

The expectation heading into the season was that Air Force was going to have some struggles, and so far that has worked out to be the case. At halftime, in the last game, Air Force was actually winning at halftime, but in the second half, they were outscored 40-31, and that led to the defeat. Ethan Taylor was the top player for Air Force putting up 16 points, six assists, and two rebounds. 

Air Force comes into this game with a 3-13 record overall and they have gone 6-10 against the spread. Air Force is averaging 63.2 points while their defense is giving up 69.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 357th in the league while the defense is ranked 130th in the league. They are shooting 45.7 percent from the field which is 145th in the league. They are averaging 23 three-point attempts per game which is 182nd in the league. They are averaging 10.63 three throws per game which is 339th in the league. Guard Ethan Taylor is averaging 14.3 points while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Air Force will face Fresno State and San Diego State following this one.

Can Nevada Win the Second Straight?

Nevada in the last game faced off against Fresno State and they scored 77 points on the way to the 11-point victory. Nevada had four different players that put up at least 12 points. Nick Davidson had a huge game putting up 20 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists per game. Nevada sits with a 9-7 record overall and they have gone 9-7  against the spread here. As a favorite this season they are 9-6. Nevada is averaging 75.3 points while their defense is giving up 67.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 182nd in the league while the defense is ranked 71st in the league. They are shooting 47.56 percent from the field which is 62nd in the league. Forward Nick Davidson has been the top player for Nevada, averaging 15.6 points and shooting 48.8 percent from the field. Guard Kobe Sanders is also averaging 15.1 points while shooting 45.2 percent from the field. Nevada will take on San Jose State after this game.

Why Nevada Will Beat Air Force

• Air Force has lost each of its last 10 games against Conference opponents.
• Nevada has won 14 of its last 15 games against Air Force.
• Air Force has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games.

Matchup/League Facts

• Nevada ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (53.2).
• Nevada ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.8).
• Air Force ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (28.7).
• Air Force ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (22.3).

Air Force vs Nevada Prediction

Air Force have had some major issues all season and it’s going to be much of the same here. Air Force is averaging 63.2 points per game and that type of production isn’t going to be even close to good enough. Nevada is averaging 75.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Air Force won’t be keeping up, and Nevada is going to end up cruising to the victory here.