The Denver Pioneers (3-7) will travel to Arena-Auditorium to square off against the Wyoming Cowboys (3-6). The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
Denver Pioneers vs. Wyoming Cowboys Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Cowboys fell to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 76-66, while the Pioneers were victorious over the Maine Black Bears, 63-50.
Denver dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.151 and a turnover percentage of 13.5. Maine was 0.103 and 19.3, respectively, for those same stats. Wyoming, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 23.4). Justin James had a solid performance for Wyoming, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Ronnie Harrell Jr., meanwhile fueled Denver with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
The Pioneers won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 88-78. The Pioneers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Cowboys. Denver had a rate of 33.3, while Wyoming posted a mark of 19.1.
It might be a tough matchup for Wyoming on the offensive glass. The Cowboys rank 343rd in offensive rebounding percentage (19.1 percent), while Denver ranks 46th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent) dating back to last season.
Denver at Wyoming Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wyoming, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Denver ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Wyoming ranks 256th (39.0).
- The Pioneers average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 99th in the NCAA. The Cowboys rank 176th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- Wyoming is 43rd in the NCAA with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while Denver is 56th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
- The Cowboys rank 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while the Pioneers rank 255th (18.3).
- Wyoming ranks 124th in steals per game (6.3) while Denver ranks 229th (4.5).
