UNLV (12-12) vs Air Force (3-21)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Thomas & Mack Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: UNLV -15 — Over/Under: 134
The Air Force Falcons are visiting the UNLV Rebels on Tuesday, February 11th at the Thomas & Mack Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Air Force Falcons vs UNLV Rebels Prediction. We will examine:
The UNLV Rebels’ recent form and player performance
The Air Force Falcons’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UNLV Rebels
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Air Force Falcons
Recent betting trends in games played between the Air Force Falcons and UNLV Rebels
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Air Force Falcons vs UNLV Rebels game
UNLV Rebels Preview
The UNLV Rebels have a 12-12 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the Mountain West. UNLV is coming off a 68-57 win over Wyoming. The Rebels are 9-14-1 against the spread, and 11-13 in over/under while having a 9-4 home record.
Offensively, UNLV is averaging 70.5 points per game, which ranks 276th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70 points per game (129th). The Rebels shoot 44.5% from the field (198th) and 34.3% from beyond the arc (148th). The Rebels shoot 72.2% from the free-throw line (176th) and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game (315th).
Dedan Thomas leads UNLV in scoring this season, with an average of 16.3 points and a team-high 4.6 assists, while Jaimie Bedford adds 9.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. UNLV will take on Fresno State, Colorado State, and San Jose State after this game.
Air Force Falcons Preview
The Air Force Falcons have a 3-21 record this season and are sitting in 11th place in the Mountain West. The Falcons are coming off a 53-88 loss to New Mexico. The Falcons are 8-16 against the spread, and 15-9 in over/under, while having a 0-10 road record this season.
Offensively, Air Force is averaging 62.8 points per game, which ranks just 360th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.4 points per game (213th). The Falcons shoot 42.8% from the field (285th) and 34.3% from beyond the arc (149th). The Falcons shoot 63.5% from the free-throw line, which is just 356th in the nation, and are grabbing 30.2 rebounds per game (354th).
Ethan Taylor leads Air Force in scoring with an average of 15.3 points, adding team-highs both in rebounding with 5.8 and in assists made with 3.6 per game. Air Force will face Wyoming, Fresno State, and Colorado State following this one.
Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win
- Air Force has lost each of its last 18 games against the Mountain West Conference.
- UNLV has won eight of its last nine night games against Air Force at Thomas & Mack Center.
- Air Force has lost the first half in each of its last seven games against the Mountain West Conference.
Why the Air Force Falcons will win
- UNLV has lost each of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The road team has won each of the last three games between Air Force and UNLV.
- UNLV has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of UNLV’s last 14 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 136+ points.
- Six of Air Force’s last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UNLV ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
- UNLV ranks T48th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.4).
- Air Force ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (49.9).
- Air Force ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (21.4).
Air Force Falcons vs UNLV Rebels Prediction
UNLV is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against Air Force, and are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their previous 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, UNLV won 77-58 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
In this Air Force Falcons vs UNLV Rebels Prediction, UNLV is coming as a -15 home favorite. UNLV is rightfully favored, as they have a better superior team this season, and are facing an Air Force team that has been winless in their 10 road games this season. Air Force has been on a free fall with 14 consecutive losses and are 2-10 against the spread in their last 12 games. UNLV has also been dominating Air Force in their recent meetings and has won by 19 points in their previous meeting this season. Take the UNLV Rebels and lay the points at home.