The Wyoming Cowboys (3-9) visit Magness Arena to challenge the Denver Pioneers (4-9). The Cowboys look to snap their six-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Wyoming Cowboys at Denver Pioneers Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Pioneers were blown out by the Northern Colorado Bears, 86-64, while the Cowboys lost a tough one against the Utah Valley Wolverines, 69-67.
Wyoming held Utah Valley to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 25.5) while Denver had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (above their season average of 18.9). Ade Murkey played well for Denver with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Hunter Maldonado had a good game for Wyoming, recording 23 points and six rebounds.
The Pioneers won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 90-87. Denver had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.4 vs. 8.8). Wyoming, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 21.6). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Getting to the line could be rare for Denver in this contest. The Pioneers rank 189th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.217, while Wyoming ranks 76th in FTA rate allowed (0.178).
Wyoming Cowboys vs. Denver Pioneers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Denver, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wyoming ranks 160th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while Denver ranks 266th (14.8).
- The Pioneers rank 235th in rebounds per game (31.8) while the Cowboys rank 255th (29.8).
- Denver ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Wyoming ranks 66th (2.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pioneers have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
- The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 7.5 for the season.
