The Wyoming Cowboys (5-16, 0-9 MWC) welcome the Utah State Aggies (16-6, 5-4 MWC) to Arena-Auditorium. The Cowboys are 13-point underdogs and look to snap their seven-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 128 points and it can be seen on ESPNU at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
Utah State Aggies vs. Wyoming Cowboys ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Aggies (9-point favorites) covered in a 77-61 win over the Colorado State Rams. The Cowboys were defeated by the fourth-ranked San Diego State Aztecs, 72-55, but did cover as 22.5-point underdogs. The Utah State game went 4 points under the projected point total of 142, while the Wyoming game went 4 points over the projected point total of 123.
Utah State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.663 (above their season average of 0.507) and a free throw rate of 0.245 (below their season average of 0.288). Colorado State was 0.432 and 0.169, respectively, for those same stats. Wyoming, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.6 (above their season average of 15.2). Jake Hendricks fueled Wyoming with 20 points. Meanwhile, Utah State rallied around Sam Merrill, who recorded 28 points and five assists.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Utah State won 76-59. Utah State’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (9 vs. 3), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 21) and total rebounds (35 vs. 24). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Vegas has a tendency to place the total high when the Aggies are playing, as 55.0 percent of their games have ended under the total. Utah State is 16-6 straight up (SU), but they struggle covering the spread (8-12 against the spread (ATS)).
Unlike Utah State, Cowboys games have a slight tendency to finish over the O/U total (50.0 percent). Additionally, Wyoming owns records of 5-16 SU and 9-10-1 ATS.
The ineffective offense of Wyoming (341st in the country with an offensive efficiency of 91.0) will battle against the elite defense of Utah State (29th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 91.0). The Aggies should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Utah State Aggies at Wyoming Cowboys Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Utah State ranks 11th in rebounds per game (41.1) while Wyoming ranks 282nd (29.7).
- The Cowboys rank 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Aggies rank 116th (3.5).
- Utah State ranks 125th in steals per game (6.5) while Wyoming ranks 132nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Aggies rank 12th in assists per game (16.6) while the Cowboys rank 256th (10.2).
- Wyoming averages 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 100th in the country. Utah State ranks 187th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- Utah State is 2-8 ATS on the road, while Wyoming is 3-8-1 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 5 of the Aggies’ 10 road games, while 6 of the Cowboys’ 12 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Cowboys are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Utah State has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Wyoming has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
- The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 7.3 for the season.
