The Fresno State Bulldogs (9-17, 5-10 MWC) and Air Force Falcons (14-14, 5-10) tussle in a Mountain West Conference tilt in Colorado Springs Tuesday. The contest at Clune Arena will tip off at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Fresno State vs. Air Force odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Fresno State has endured some shooting woes in losing its last 3 games. The Bulldogs shot under 42% in all 3 contests; they have shot under 40% in 5 of their last 8 games.
The Falcons won 75-69 at Wyoming Thursday, earning just their 2nd victory since Jan. 21. Before embarking on a late-season skid, Air Force had won 3 straight games from Jan. 10-17. One of those victories was a 51-48 win over Fresno State on Jan. 14.
Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Can you survive? New pro and college basketball survivor pools are here at USA TODAY Sports! Free to play; terms and conditions apply. Join now!
Fresno State at Air Force odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:43 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Fresno State +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Air Force -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Fresno State +2.5 (-105) | Air Force -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 124.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Catch the excitement and bet with Tipico
Double Down, Ohio! Deposit $200, Get $250. Bet now!
In Colorado and New Jersey, claim your 100% Deposit Match up to $250 now. Bet now! 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions.
Fresno State at Air Force picks and predictions
Prediction
Air Force 57, Fresno State 55
Moneyline
The last 6 games of this series have produced 3 wins for each side. The teams are similar in pace, with FSU having the more efficient offense and USAFA having the more efficient defense.
Figure on a low-scoring, close game with the home court giving Air Force the edge, but that’s laid out in these prices. STEER CLEAR.
Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+
Against the spread
Fresno State has been the more consistent team of late, but it would take a +3.5 or better mark to that make the Bulldogs actionable.
Over/Under
The last 2 meetings have produced 2 Unders by a combined 37 points.
Expect a turtle-crawl pace, with 2nd-chance and free-throw points rarely leading to quick runs on either side. BACK THE UNDER 124.5 (-110).
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Want action on this basketball game or any other sports contest? Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in OH, CO and NJ. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group:
Alabama / Arkansas / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Florida / Georgia / Iowa / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / USC / Wisconsin / College Football News
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1667]