The Wyoming Cowboys (6-22, 2-13 MWC) and the Air Force Falcons (12-15, 7-8 MWC) clash at Arena-Auditorium. The Cowboys will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Air Force Falcons vs. Wyoming Cowboys Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Cowboys were beaten by the Fresno State Bulldogs, 71-60, while the Falcons were victorious over the San Jose State Spartans, 82-68.
Air Force played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 5.7 (better than their season average of 18.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.4 (above their season average of 23.4). For those same stats, San Jose State was 19.0 and 31.6, respectively. Wyoming, on the other hand, held Fresno State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.462 (below their season average of 0.541). Wyoming’s Justin James had a solid performance, putting up 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Air Force was lifted by Lavelle Scottie, who finished with 25 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Scottie led the Falcons to an 81-76 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 34 points. The Falcons’ 18.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Cowboys, who had a rate of 6.9.
It might be a tough matchup for Wyoming on the offensive glass. The Cowboys currently rank 351st in offensive rebounding percentage (16.3 percent), while Air Force ranks 36th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).
Air Force at Wyoming Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wyoming, ATS Winner – Wyoming, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Air Force ranks 91st in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while Wyoming ranks 254th (37.5).
- The Falcons rank 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Cowboys rank 83rd (3.1).
- Wyoming averages 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 162nd in the country. Air Force ranks 195th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Falcons rank 140th in assists per game (13.4) while the Cowboys rank 262nd (9.8).
- Wyoming averages 21.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 184th in the NCAA. Air Force ranks 243rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 54.4 points per game (9.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
- The Falcons have outscored opponents by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Air Force has been defeated by an average of 3.3 points.
