Wyoming Cowboys at Colorado State Rams ATS Prediction 01/04/20

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The Wyoming Cowboys (5-10, 0-3 MWC) will be at Moby Arena to square off against the Colorado State Rams (9-7, 0-3 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Wyoming Cowboys vs. Colorado State Rams ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Rams fell to the Nevada Wolf Pack, 67-61, while the Cowboys were defeated by the Boise State Broncos, 65-54.

Wyoming held Boise State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.422 (below their season average of 0.534) while Colorado State did a terrific job of making free throws (12-17; 70.6 percent). Nico Carvacho played a pivotal role for Colorado State with 13 points and nine rebounds. Wyoming, meanwhile, was lifted by Jake Hendricks, who put up 16 points.

This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Rams won the most recent contest 83-48. Colorado State out-rebounded Wyoming. The Rams had eight offensive rebounds and 41 total rebounds, while the Cowboys had three and 25, respectively. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.

It could be a tough game for Wyoming on the offensive glass. The Cowboys rank 344th in offensive rebounding percentage (14.0 percent), while Colorado State ranks 55th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent).

Wyoming Cowboys vs. Colorado State Rams Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Colorado State ranks 181st in rebounds per game (34.7) while Wyoming ranks 263rd (30.3).
  • The Rams allow the 38th-fewest blocks per game (2.6) while the Cowboys rank 49th (2.8).
  • Colorado State ranks 54th in assists per game (15.1) while Wyoming ranks 55th in assists allowed per game (11.0).
  • The Rams rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while the Cowboys rank 126th (6.9).
  • Wyoming ranks 147th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while Colorado State ranks 206th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 5.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average).