The Wyoming Cowboys (7-23, 3-14 MWC) welcome the New Mexico Lobos (13-16, 7-10 MWC) to Arena-Auditorium as the regular season finishes up. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
New Mexico Lobos at Wyoming Cowboys ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cowboys defeated the San Jose State Spartans 81-71, while the Lobos barely escaped the Boise State Broncos 73-72.
The Lobos knocked down 19 of their 24 free throws (79.2 percent) and held the Broncos to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.9 (below their season average of 24.2). The Cowboys, on the other hand, had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.551 (above their season average of 0.486) and had a turnover percentage of 10.0 (better than their season average of 19.3). Justin James played a pivotal role for Wyoming with 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. New Mexico, meanwhile, rallied around Corey Manigault, who had 19 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Vance Jackson led the Lobos to an 83-53 victory. He notched a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. New Mexico won the rebounding battle. The Lobos had more offensive rebounds (nine vs. four), defensive rebounds (34 vs. 22) and total rebounds (43 vs. 26).
The physical Wyoming offense could be living from the foul line in this contest. The Cowboys rank 32nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.281, while New Mexico is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 183rd-ranked FTA rate of 0.231).
New Mexico Lobos vs. Wyoming Cowboys Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – Wyoming, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico ranks 62nd in rebounds per game (37.5) while Wyoming ranks 281st (30.6).
- The Lobos average 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the country. The Cowboys rank 153rd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Lobos rank 41st in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while the Cowboys rank 201st in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- New Mexico ranks 120th in assists per game (13.8) while Wyoming ranks 263rd (10.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lobos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 0.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
