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Fresno State vs Air Force Prediction 1/17/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Air Force (3-14) vs. Fresno State (4-13)
January 17, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Fresno State -3.5; Over/Under: 142.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Fresno State vs Air Force prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 17th at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Fresno State Bulldogs are 4-13 (0-6) this year after they lost to Nevada in overtime by a score of 77-66 in their last game. Fresno State led 31-30 at halftime, but they couldn’t hold the lead and they only managed two points in overtime for the loss. The Bulldogs shot 34.5% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 70.4% on free throws in the game. David Douglas Jr. led Fresno State with 16 points and one steal, while Zaon Collins added 13 points and four assists in the game. 


Prior to that loss, the Bulldogs lost to Colorado State by a score of 91-64 and Utah State by a score of 89-83. Fresno State has lost six games in a row and 11 of their last 12, and they are at the bottom of the Mountain West standings. Fresno State has scored 73.1 points per game and they have allowed 82.5 points per game, while also averaging 36.1 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game this season. Zaon Collins is averaging 12.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while Alex Crawford is averaging 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Fresno State is shooting 40.2% from the field, 66.3% on free throws, and 32.2% on three-pointers this season. Fresno State will take on New Mexico after this game. 

Air Force Falcons Betting Preview

The Air Force Falcons are 3-14 (0-6) this season after they lost to Nevada by a score of 68-62 in their last game. Air Force led 35-33 at halftime, but they only scored 27 points in the second half for the loss. The Falcons shot 39.2% from the field, 37% on three-pointers, and 70.6% on free throws in the game. Ethan Taylor led Air Force with 22 points and six rebounds, while Kyle Marshall added 12 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Falcons lost to San Jose State by a score of 69-62 and San Diego State by a score of 67-38. Air Force has lost seven games in a row and 10 of their last 11, and they are tied with Fresno State for last in the Mountain West standings. Air Force has scored 63.1 points per game and they have allowed 69.6 points per game, while also averaging 28.8 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Ethan Taylor is averaging 14.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Wesley Celichowski is averaging 9.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Air Force is shooting 45.4% from the field, 60.1% on free throws, and 34.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Fresno State will beat Air Force

  • Air Force has lost each of its last 11 games against the Mountain West Conference.
  • Fresno State has won each of its last eight games against Air Force following a home loss.
  • Air Force has lost the first half in 10 of its last 12 night games.

Fresno State vs Air Force Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup looking for their first win in Mountain West play this year, but Fresno State will be at home. The Bulldogs are shooting just 40.2% from the field, but they are scoring 73.1 points per game. Air Force is shooting 45.4% from the field, but they are scoring just 63.1 points per game this year. The Falcons do have the better defensive numbers on the season, but I can’t back their low-scoring offense on the road. Take Fresno State to cover at home. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Fresno State -3.5

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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