Air Force Falcons vs New Mexico Lobos 1-27-23

Air Force Falcons vs New Mexico Lobos 1/27/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

Air Force Falcons vs New Mexico Lobos 1/27/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

 

The Air Force Falcons will go against the #25 New Mexico Lobos in NCAAB action in The Pit, New Mexico, on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 10:00 PM ET.

 

The Air Force Falcons (12-9; 13-8 ATS; 3-5 conference) lost two consecutive matches after winning three consecutive matches over Wyoming 82-74, 85-74 in overtime against Colorado State, and 51-48 against Fresno State.

 

Last Saturday, the Falcons lost at San Diego State 70-60 despite being 9.5-point underdogs. They were destroyed by San Jose State, 82-52, three days later.

 

This past Tuesday, the Falcons were pegged as 3.5-point road underdogs. They only managed a 38.8% field goal percentage (4-for-22 from beyond the arc) while recording a 9/7 assist-to-turnover ratio.

 

The Spartans were too strong for the Falcons to handle in the paint. SJSU made 57.6% of its field goals and had 12 offensive rebounds (5-for-14 from deep).

 

In both the KenPom and NCAA NET standings, Air Force is ranked No. 160, respectively.

 

The Falcons are 169th in the country with 104.3 points per 100 possessions, and they shoot 55.4% from inside the arc (37th) and 35.5% from beyond the arc (103rd).

 

They received 103.9 points in return (177th), scoring 49.5% of their shots from behind the arc (192nd) and 28.4% from beyond the arc (11th).

 

  • The Air Force Falcons are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 matches. 
  • The total went OVER in 5 of Air Force’s last 7 matches. 
  • The Falcons are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games with New Mexico.

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Air Force Falcons vs New Mexico Lobos Predictions 1/27/2023

 

The New Mexico Lobos (18-3; 12-7-1 ATS; 5-3 conference) ended their three-game winning streak, Sunday.

 

The Lobos lost 97-94 in double OT at Nevada after beating No. 23 San Diego State 76-67, San Jose State 77-57, and Boise State 81-79 in OT.

 

Despite making 54.0% of their field goals and 44.4% of their 3-point attempts, the Lobos failed to win despite neither team having a lead of more than five points (8-for-18).

 

At the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada, the Lobos made 19 errors but also distributed 17 assists.

 

Senior guard Jaelen House had 17 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds, junior guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. erupted for 33 points, and senior center Morris Udeze recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

 

In the most recent AP Top 25 Poll, the Lobos are ranked 25th. They are ranked No. 29 in the NCAA NET Standings, while New Mexico is ranked No. 42 by KenPom.

 

The Lobos average 112.4 points per 100 possessions, ranking 36th in the US, on 48.9% field goal shooting (13th), while they allow 97.5 points per 100 possessions, ranking 59th on 41.9% field goal shooting (106th).

 

  • The New Mexico Lobos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 matches. 
  • The total went OVER in 8 of New Mexico’s last 11 matches. 
  • The Lobos are 17-3 SU in their last 20 matches.

Air Force Falcons vs #25 New Mexico Lobos. The NCAAB pick for this game is the #25 New Mexico Lobos. Since New Mexico has a strong defense, it is predicted that the home team will win this game.

 

The Falcons have a strong 3-point line defense, but they will find it difficult to contain the Lobos in the paint.

 

Additionally, New Mexico is performing well on the perimeter, limiting its opponents’ 3-point shooting to 29.9%. (32nd in the nation).

 

The Lobos are eighth in the nation with 43.9 attempts at two points per contest. They will keep attacking the rim all night.

 

In its last five games overall and in its previous ten performances as a double-digit favorite, New Mexico is 4-1 ATS. The Lobos will win to a predicted score of 77-65.

 

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Air Force Falcons vs New Mexico Lobos 1/27/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

NCAAB Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)

 

Location: The Pit, New Mexico

 

Date: Friday, January 27, 2023

 

TV: CBSS

 

NCAAB Odds: Air Force Falcons +13

 

NCAAB Totals: 141

 

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