The Arkansas State Red Wolves are off to a 5-4 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, ninth in the Sun Belt Conference, and lost in their last game against the Central Arkansas Bears (72-67).
They will now take on the Air Force Falcons, who are 6-4 at the start, and won their previous game against the South Dakota Coyotes (79-58).
The Falcons are part of the Mountain West Conference and will host this game at the Clune Arena on Friday (December 9) where they will look to win their seventh game of the season and the Red Wolves will aim to win their sixth game.
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Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Air Force Falcons: Betting Odds
Arkansas State has five wins and four losses so far this season. The losses have come against teams like the LSU Tigers (61-52), the UC Davis Aggies (75-60), the Prairie View A&M Aggies (69-57), and the Central Arkansas Bears (72-67). They now have a tough task away from home to earn their sixth win of the season.
The team has scored a low 69.3 points per game whereas they are conceding 61.7 points. Their shooting from behind the arc has been at 33.0% while the field goal percentage is at a healthy 47.5. The total offensive rebounds per game is 32.8 and 32.2 are defensive rebounds.
The Air Force Falcons have six wins and four losses this season. The losses have come against the Bowling Green Falcons (62-58), the Texas A&M Commerce Lions (73-69), the Portland Pilots (64-51), and the Portland State Vikings (68-64).
The team has averaged only 68.3 points per game while conceding only 61.2 points. Their three-point shooting has been at a decent 35.8% whereas the field goal percentage stands at 46.2.
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Air Force Falcons: Match Details
Fixture: Arkansas State Red Wolves @ Air Force Falcons
Date & Time: Friday, December 9, 09:00 p.m ET
Venue: Clune Arena
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Air Force Falcons: Prediction
The Falcons are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games. The over is 4-1 in the Falcons' last five games played on a Friday. They are also 4-1 against the spread against a team that has a losing record. They are 4-1 against the spread in their last five home games.
Both teams have only met once before and that was last season when the Red Wolves won the game 68-46. However, the situation has changed this season and the Falcons have a slight advantage. The teams are struggling offensively but have been solid on the defensive end. Expect a tough game overall.
Final Prediction: Air Force -6.5 (-110)
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