The Wyoming Cowboys (3-7) will be at home in Arena-Auditorium when they take on the Northern Colorado Bears (4-4). Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Northern Colorado Bears at Wyoming Cowboys ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Cowboys were beaten by the New Mexico Lobos, 79-65, while the Bears dismantled the Northern New Mexico Eagles, 92-47.
Northern Colorado dominated every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.612 (above their season average of 0.533) and a free throw rate of 0.362 (above their season average of 0.169). For those same stats, Northern New Mexico put up marks of 0.297 and 0.203, respectively. Wyoming, on the other hand, forced New Mexico into a turnover percentage of 21.6 (above their season average of 18.5). Wyoming’s Hunter Maldonado had a solid performance, putting up 27 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Trent Harris fueled Northern Colorado with 24 points.
The Bears won the only game between these two teams last season, 85-80. Northern Colorado was successful at getting and making free throws. The Bears made 23 of their 27 free throws (85.2 percent), while the Cowboys were 14-16 (87.5 percent).
Second-chance points might be few and far between for Wyoming in this showdown. The Cowboys rank 343rd in offensive rebounding percentage (15.3 percent), while Northern Colorado ranks 50th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.5 percent) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Northern Colorado vs. Wyoming Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, ATS Winner – Northern Colorado, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Northern Colorado ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while Wyoming ranks 218th (24.0).
- The Bears rank 126th in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Cowboys rank 261st (30.7).
- Northern Colorado ranks 121st in assists per game (13.3) while Wyoming ranks 245th (10.2).