Air Force Falcons vs Mercyhurst Lakers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Mercyhurst vs Air Force NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Colorado Springs.

Mercyhurst vs Air Force Prediction

Looking to win big? The Lakers and Falcons face off at 4:00 ET on MWN. The Falcons are hosting the game at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Air Force as the -10 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 129 points.

Mercyhurst vs. Air Force Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Mercyhurst Lakers at Air Force Falcons
Where: Colorado Springs at Clune Arena
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Betting Odds AIRF -10, MRCY +373 | AIRF -500 O/U 129

Lakers Preview: Can Mercyhurst Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Mercyhurst fell 77-63 to Columbia on Saturday, November 16th. Despite being +15 point underdogs, the Lakers managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 145-point over/under line.

Mercyhurst trailed 43-36 at halftime and scored 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. Although they couldn’t pull off the upset, they kept the game closer than expected.

Lakers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Mercyhurst Lakers put up 63 points, shooting 41.2% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, and they hit 72.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-18 from the line.

Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three-point range. Aidan Reichert added 19 points, while Jake Lemelman contributed 13 points, connecting on 3 of 4 threes. The Lakers had 16 assists, with Kenny Noland dishing out 4 and adding 12 points.

Lakers Team Defense

Mercyhurst's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, with the opposing team hitting 58% of their shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, the Lakers gave up 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 61%.

Falcons Preview: Can Air Force Grab a Win at Home?

Air Force's recent game against Cal on Thursday, November 21st, ended in a 78-69 loss. The Falcons were +15.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.

After trailing 35-27 at halftime, Air Force put up 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The total points for the game hit 147, going over the pre-game O/U line of 136.5.

Falcons Offense Breakdown

Air Force put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%. They hit 11 of 24 from beyond the arc, good for 45.8%, while connecting on 55.6% of their two-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was less impressive, as they made just 6 of 11 for 54.5%.

Ethan Taylor and Jeremiah Wilkinson each scored 23 points, with Taylor hitting 5 of 8 from deep and shooting 69.2% overall. Wilkinson shot 66.7% from the field, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Andrej Stojakovic added 21 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 7.

Falcons Team Defense

Air Force struggled defensively, giving up 78 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 24 baskets on 39 attempts, a 61% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Air Force's defense held their opponent to 5 made threes on 14 attempts, a 35% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 for 66%.

Lakers vs Falcons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Lakers last ten road games, the team averaged 66 points per game while allowing 76. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-0, while going 1-3 straight-up.
In their last ten games at home, the Falcons have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
The Lakers have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the favorite, the Falcons have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.