The Utah State Aggies (12-2, 1-0 Mountain West) battle the Air Force Falcons (9-6, 0-2) Tuesday. Tip from Clune Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Utah State vs. Air Force odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Utah State beat Fresno State 67-54 at home Saturday, covering as an 11.5-point favorite. The Aggies are 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 4 games and are 9-4 ATS on the season. Utah State ranks No. 1 in 3-point FG percentage (43.1%) and No. 14 in the nation in points per game (83.8).
Air Force lost to Nevada 75-69 at home Saturday, failing to cover as 3-point underdogs. The Falcons, despite that ATS loss, are still a strong 10-5 ATS on the season. They have covered 9 of their last 10 games. Air Force ranks 14th in the country in opponents’ 3-point FG percentage (27.6%).
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Utah 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 2:26 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Utah State -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Air Force +255 (bet $100 to win $255)
- Against the spread (ATS): Utah State -7.5 (-105) | Air Force +7.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Utah State at Air Force picks and predictions
Prediction
Utah State 71, Air Force 66
Moneyline
PASS.
Utah State is the better side, and it is 2-0 straight up on the road. At (-350), I would ultimately pass here.
Against the spread
BET AIR FORCE +7.5 (-115).
The Falcons have been rewarding for bettors over their last 9 games, posting an 8-1 ATS record. They are 3-1 ATS over that span as an underdog as well.
Air Force also has a defense that ranks 50th in opponents’ points per game (63) and 90th in opponents’ FG percentage (41%) which suggests its defense is good enough to keep things close.
Although Utah State is 6-4 ATS in its last 10 games with a spread, it is just 1-1 ATS on the road this season. The defensive strength of the Falcons should limit the Aggies’ efficiency offense.
Back AIR FORCE +7.5 (-115).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 135.5 (-110).
Utah State is 8-5 O/U this season while Air Force is 8-7 O/U, so both teams have consistently rewarded those backing the Over. The Aggies average 83.8 points per game and should play at a high pace. They are 3-2 O/U in their last 5 games.
Air Force is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games and averages 69 points per game. It also ranks top 75 in FG percentage (47.3%) and 3-point FG percentage (36.6%).
Considering the offensive efficiency by both teams, back the OVER 136.5 (-110).
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