Wyoming Cowboys at New Mexico Lobos Free Prediction 02/08/20

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The Wyoming Cowboys (6-18, 1-11 MWC) will be at Dreamstyle Arena to clash with the New Mexico Lobos (16-8, 5-6 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Wyoming Cowboys vs. New Mexico Lobos Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Lobos fell to the Fresno State Bulldogs, 82-77, while the Cowboys were defeated by the Boise State Broncos, 67-62.

Wyoming did a fantastic job of making free throws (13-17; 76.5 percent) while New Mexico had a turnover percentage of 8.1 (better than their season average of 18.1). New Mexico was led by Zane Martin, who put up 18 points and five assists. Hunter Maldonado played a key role for Wyoming with 17 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Carlton Bragg Jr. led the Lobos to a 79-65 victory. He notched a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Converting at the free throw line was one of New Mexico’s largest strengths. They were 16-20 (80.0 percent), while the Cowboys were just 7-12 (58.3 percent).

The Cowboys’ Kwane Marble II has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 12 points,1.6 steals per game. Meanwhile, Corey Manigault has averaged 15 points,6.0 rebounds,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Lobos.

Opposite tempos will be on display in this battle. New Mexico prefers an up-tempo style of play (38th in possessions per game), while Wyoming is methodical (321st in possessions per game).

Wyoming Cowboys at New Mexico Lobos Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – Wyoming, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • New Mexico ranks 35th in assists per game (15.3) while Wyoming ranks 252nd (10.4).
  • The Lobos rank 165th in rebounds per game (35.3) while the Cowboys rank 294th (29.5).
  • New Mexico ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Wyoming ranks 37th (2.6).
  • The Cowboys rank 95th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while the Lobos rank 276th in three pointers allowed per game (27.3).
  • New Mexico ranks 41st in steals per game (8.0) while Wyoming ranks 214th (5.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 7.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Lobos have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.2 points per game (8.0 above their season average).