Wyoming Cowboys vs. San Jose State Spartans ATS Prediction 02/01/20

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The Wyoming Cowboys (5-17, 0-10 MWC) head to Provident Credit Union Event Center to clash against the San Jose State Spartans (7-15, 3-7 MWC). The Cowboys will attempt to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Wyoming Cowboys vs. San Jose State Spartans Betting Odds

Both teams lost big in their last outing. The Spartans fell to the Boise State Broncos, 99-71, while the Cowboys were defeated by the Utah State Aggies, 68-45.

Wyoming had a better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 16.1) while San Jose State had a better turnover percentage (14.9 vs. 15.2). San Jose State’s Richard Washington had a solid performance, putting up 17 points. Wyoming received a boost from Kwane Marble II, who recorded 14 points.

The Cowboys dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent matchup, Wyoming won 81-71. Wyoming’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over San Jose State. The Cowboys had a rate of 0.551 while the Spartans posted a mark of 0.429. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the fast-paced Spartans (ranked 49th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more grind-it-out Cowboys (329th in possessions per game).

Wyoming vs. San Jose State Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Wyoming ranks 66th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while San Jose State ranks 259th (18.0).
  • The Spartans are 34th in the nation with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while the Cowboys are 43rd with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Spartans rank 36th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while the Cowboys rank 194th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
  • San Jose State ranks 145th in rebounds per game (35.8) while Wyoming ranks 276th (29.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 8.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 89.0 points per game (9.2 above their season average).