Air Force vs San Diego State 3/5/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 03/05/2020 at 2:52 PM ET

On Thursday, the Air Force Falcons visit Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada to play the No. 5 ranked  San Diego State Aztecs in the second round of the Mountain West Conference tournament. Air Force improved to 12-19 overall following its 77-70 victory in the first round of the tournament over Fresno State on Wednesday.  AJ Walker led the Air Force with 24 points in the victory.

Lavelle Scottie is the leading scoring and rebounder for Air Force with averages of 15.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while A. J. Walker is the third leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 10.5 points and 3.1 assists per game. Air Force has three players averaging double-figures in scoring.

San Diego State completed its regular season with an overall record of 28-1 and and 17-1 in the  MWC. The Aztecs finished the regular season in first place in the MWC five games ahead of three teams. The only loss suffered this season by San Diego State was a 66-63 setback at the hands of UNLV. The Aztecs won their first 26 games before losing to UNLV and have won two straight since the loss.

Malachi Flynn is the leading scorer and leader in assists for San Diego State with averages of 17.6 points and 5.1 assists per game, Yanni Wetzell is the third leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 11.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. San Diego State has four players averaging double-figures in scoring.

San Diego State defeated Air Force in the only meeting of the regular season between the two 89-74 and covered as 12-point road chalk. The Aztecs have covered the number in 10 of their last 15 overall. Air Force is coming off a big win in the opening round of the conference tournament over Fresno State but has covered the number in just 1 of its last 13 overall. Final Score Prediction, San Diego State Aztecs win and cover ATS 85-66.

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