Colorado State Rams at Wyoming Cowboys ATS Prediction 02/09/19

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The Colorado State Rams (9-14, 4-6 MWC) will be at Arena-Auditorium to go head-to-head with the Wyoming Cowboys (5-17, 1-8 MWC) in a MWC matchup. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Colorado State Rams at Wyoming Cowboys Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Cowboys fell to the Air Force Falcons, 81-76, while the Rams were defeated by the sixth-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack, 98-82.

Colorado State had an effective field goal percentage of 0.612 (above their season average of 0.540) while Wyoming made 15 of their 37 three pointers (40.5 percent). Justin James had a solid outing for Wyoming with 22 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Colorado State rallied around Nico Carvacho, who contributed 24 points and 17 rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Cowboys won 91-86. One of Wyoming’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Colorado State had 23. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.

Colorado State appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Rams rank 72nd in offensive efficiency, while Wyoming ranks 287th in defensive efficiency.

Colorado State Rams vs. Wyoming Cowboys Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wyoming, ATS Winner – Wyoming, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Colorado State ranks 85th in assists per game (14.5) while Wyoming ranks 259th (9.8).
  • The Rams rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Cowboys rank 83rd (3.1).
  • Colorado State ranks 141st in steals per game (6.0) while Wyoming ranks 147th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
  • The Rams rank 130th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6) while the Cowboys rank 236th (37.5).
  • Wyoming ranks 177th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3) while Colorado State ranks 253rd (25.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 9.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (0.1 above their season average).