Wyoming Cowboys at Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Prediction 01/14/20

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The Wyoming Cowboys (5-13, 0-6 MWC) will be at the Lawlor Events Center to go head-to-head against the Nevada Wolf Pack (10-7, 3-2 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, and will air on CBS Sports Network.

Wyoming Cowboys at Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Wolf Pack fell to the Utah State Aggies, 80-70, while the Cowboys were defeated by the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, 78-69.

Wyoming had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 19.2) while Nevada had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 15.6). Jalen Harris had a good outing for Nevada with 31 points. Meanwhile, Hunter Maldonado had a good game for Wyoming, finishing with 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

The Wolf Pack won the only game between these two teams last year, 82-49. The Wolf Pack’s 29.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Cowboys, who had a rate of 16.2. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Looking at effective field goal percentage, Nevada should have a considerable edge. The Wolf Pack defense ranks 54th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.453), while the Wyoming offense is ranked 273rd in effective field goal percentage (0.480).

Wyoming Cowboys at Nevada Wolf Pack Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Wyoming, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Nevada ranks 78th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Wyoming ranks 271st (29.8).
  • The Wolf Pack rank fifth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while the Cowboys rank 123rd (6.9).
  • Nevada ranks 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Wyoming ranks 37th (2.7).
  • The Wolf Pack rank 55th in assists per game (15.0) while the Cowboys rank 246th (9.9).
  • Nevada ranks 60th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while Wyoming ranks 199th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 6.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Wolf Pack have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (2.3 below their season average).