The Wyoming Cowboys (6-20, 2-11 MWC) travel to Moby Arena to clash against the Colorado State Rams (10-16, 5-8 MWC). The Cowboys will try to end a nine-game road losing streak. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Wyoming Cowboys at Colorado State Rams ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Rams dismantled the San Jose State Spartans, 91-70, while the Cowboys lost to the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, 66-56.
The Rams, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.540, had a phenomenal mark of 0.729 and held the Spartans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.0 (below their season average of 30.0). Wyoming, on the other hand, held UNLV to an effective field goal percentage of 0.472 (below the 0.523 mark opponents have averaged against Wyoming this season). Nico Carvacho played a key role for Colorado State with 18 points, 19 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Wyoming rallied around Justin James, who contributed 25 points, six rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, James led the Cowboys to a 74-66 win. He scored a game-high 36 points. Wyoming’s 0.615 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Colorado State, who had a rate of 0.490.
The sharp-shooting offense of Colorado State (35th in the NCAA with an effective field goal percentage 0.547) will battle against the bottom-tier defense of Wyoming (270th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.522). The Rams figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Wyoming Cowboys vs. Colorado State Rams Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Colorado State ranks 69th in assists per game (14.8) while Wyoming ranks 267th (9.8).
- The Rams rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Cowboys rank 81st (3.1).
- Colorado State averages 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 138th in the nation. Wyoming ranks 156th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Rams rank 121st in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Cowboys rank 244th (37.3).
- Wyoming ranks 179th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0) while Colorado State ranks 249th (25.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
- The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 10.0 for the season.
