The Wyoming Cowboys (5-9, 0-2 MWC) will be at Taco Bell Arena to square off against the Boise State Broncos (9-5, 1-1 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
Wyoming Cowboys vs. Boise State Broncos ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Broncos had no trouble getting past the CSUN Matadors 103-72, while the Cowboys were victorious over the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves 82-68.
Wyoming dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.8 (above their season average of 13.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.603 (above their season average of 0.479). For those same stats, Nebraska Wesleyan was 18.2 and 0.509, respectively. The Broncos, on the other hand, had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 23.8) and had a free throw rate of 0.317 (above their season average of 0.270). Abu Kigab played a key role for Boise State with 33 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Wyoming was led by Hunter Maldonado, who contributed 19 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
The Broncos dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, Boise State won 77-52. Boise State’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Broncos had 12 offensive rebounds and 34 total rebounds, while the Cowboys had three and 22, respectively. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
It will be a battle of opposite paces as the fast-breaking Broncos (ranked 47th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Cowboys (254th in possessions per game). Also, the Cowboys, who rank 343rd in offensive rebounding percentage (14.2 percent), will square off against the Broncos, who rank eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.5 percent).
Wyoming Cowboys at Boise State Broncos Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Boise State ranks 87th in assists per game (14.3) while Wyoming ranks 231st (10.1).
- The Broncos are 33rd in the country with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while the Cowboys are 46th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
- The Broncos rank 135th in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Cowboys rank 257th (30.8).
- Boise State ranks 79th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Wyoming ranks 194th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (7.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
- The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.2, up from 10.4 for the season.
