Air Force Falcons vs Wright State Raiders Matchup

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

Air Force vs Wright State Prediction

The Falcons and Raiders are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders will host the game at Nutter Center in Dayton, OH. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and Wright State is favored by -9.5 vs. Air Force.

Air Force vs. Wright State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Air Force Falcons at Wright State Raiders
Where: Dayton at Nutter Center
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds WRGHT -9.5, AIRF +353 | WRGHT -461 O/U 137.5

Falcons Preview: Will Air Force Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games

Air Force suffered a tough 63-61 home loss to Sacramento State on Wednesday, November 27th. The Falcons were -6.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the O/U line of 130.

Air Force looked strong early, leading 33-22 at halftime. However, they allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring only 28, leading to the loss.

Falcons Offense Breakdown

Air Force struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 31% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 29 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, and they hit only 56.7% of their free throws, going 17 for 30 from the line.

Jeffrey Mills led the way with 19 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 44.4% from three-point range (4/9). EJ Neal also hit 4 threes, matching Mills' 44.4% from deep, while Ethan Taylor struggled, hitting just 1 of 9 from three and 2 of 12 overall, though he contributed 8 rebounds and 5 assists.

Falcons Team Defense

Air Force's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot just 35% from the field on 19 of 53 attempts. The Falcons limited their opponent to 10 of 24 shooting from two-point range, a 41% clip.

From beyond the arc, Air Force's defense gave up 9 threes on 29 attempts, with their opponent shooting 31% from deep. The Falcons also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 17 for 56%. Air Force allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Raiders Preview: Can Wright State Pull Off a Home Win?

Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games

Wright State fell just short in a 73-72 loss to South Florida on Sunday, November 24th. The Raiders, who were +3 underdogs, covered the spread. The total points for the game were 145, which was below the O/U line of 154.5.

Wright State led 34-32 at halftime but were outscored 41-38 in the second half. Despite the loss, they kept the game closer than expected.

Raiders Offense Breakdown

Wright State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts (19/38) and 33.3% from beyond the arc (8/24), while connecting on 76.9% of their free throws (10/13). The Raiders also grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.

Jack Doumbia led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 81.8% (9/11) from the field. Solomon Callaghan added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range, and Jayden Reid contributed 14 points, making both of his three-point attempts.

Raiders Team Defense

Wright State's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Wright State's opponents hit 8 of 24 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10, shooting 76%. Wright State allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Falcons vs Raiders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road games, Air Force has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 62 points per game.
Across their ten previous home games, Wright State has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 85 points per game.
Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Falcons have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Raiders have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.