Air Force Falcons vs Baylor Bears Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Air Force Falcons vs Baylor Bears

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: McLane Stadium in Waco, TX

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Bears (-16.0)

Total/Over-Under: 43.5

The Air Force Falcons (1-1) are en route to McLane Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will try to beat the Baylor Bears (1-1). Air Force is 16.0-point underdogs. The total is set at 43.5.

The Air Force Falcons step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 for this year. In their last contest, the Falcons played against the San Jose State Spartans and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 17-7. In the game, they tallied 66 plays which totaled 197 yds. The Air Force Falcons ended up running the ball 46 different times and amassed 143 yds, which earned them an average of 3.1 yards per attempt. In the running game, the Falcons gave up 50 yards on 34 attempts, which is an average of 1.5 yds per run surrendered. Air Force surrendered 17 completions on 33 tries for a total of 262 yards, and a completion rate of 51.5%.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Air Force Falcons are averaging 14.0 PPG. Offensively they average 154.5 yards in the run game ranking them 74th in D-1. The Falcons have earned 434 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Air Force has totaled 0 touchdown through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns. Air Force has amassed 26 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 9 infractions for 87 yards. They have turned the ball over 2 times.

Concerning passing yards, the Falcons are giving up 365 yds which ranks them 61st in Division 1. They have conceded 182.5 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 54.0%. During this campaign, they are allowing 264.5 yards per game ranking them 40th in the nation. They have granted 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as no touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.7 yards per run and 82.0 yards on the ground per game so far this year. In total, they have conceded 164 running yards through 2 games. The Falcons rank 30th in the nation concerning team defense, conceding 11.5 points per contest.

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The Bears step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Bears walked away with a loss by a score of 23-12 when they played the Utah Utes. Baylor gave up 37 rushing attempts for 170 yds (4.6 yds per carry). The Bears pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 52.2%, surrendering 122 yards on 12 for 23 passing. The Bears ended up finishing with 223 yards while running 61 plays (3.7 yards per play). Baylor rushed the football for 2.7 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 108 yards on 40 attempts.

The Baylor Bears average 332.5 yards per game, which has them sitting 100th in D-1. The Baylor offense has compiled 104 penalty yards on 11 violations, which is 75th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They are averaging 136.0 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 272 yards for the year. They have tossed 2 picks while losing 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 36 1st downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Bears are 84th in college football maintaining an average of 28.5 points per game. During this campaign so far, the Bears have thrown for a total of 393 passing yards along with an average of 196.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 93rd in college football.

The Bears are surrendering 13.0 PPG, which puts them 35th in the nation. Baylor has yielded a total of 271 rushing yards (135.5 yards per contest) and 0 touchdown on the ground on the campaign. Overall, they have relinquished 26 total points. They have allowed the opposition 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 101.0 yards/contest, ranking them 8th in college football. The Bears defense has participated in 116 plays, which ranks 31st in the nation. They have totaled no fumbles recovered and 1 pick on the season.

Who will win tonight's Falcons/Bears college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Falcons +16.0

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