The Wyoming Cowboys (4-13, 0-4 MWC) will attempt to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the New Mexico Lobos (8-9, 2-3 MWC) at Dreamstyle Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Wyoming Cowboys at New Mexico Lobos ATS Prediction
The last time the Cowboys played, they were beaten by the Utah State Aggies, 71-55. Utah State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. three), defensive rebounds (30 vs. 26) and total rebounds (40 vs. 29). Justin James was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 10-for-21 shooting.
The Lobos got blown out by the San Diego State Aztecs in their last matchup, 97-77. San Diego State won the rebounding battle. The Aztecs had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 17) and total rebounds (38 vs. 25). With 16 points and six rebounds, Vance Jackson had a good game for New Mexico.
This game should be a showdown of opposite styles. New Mexico has preferred to play fast (52nd in possessions per game), while Wyoming has been slower-paced (153rd in possessions per game).
After the Lobos won all three meetings against the Cowboys last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, New Mexico won 85-75. The Lobos knocked down 20 of their 26 free throws (76.9 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.4 vs. 21.9).
Wyoming Cowboys at New Mexico Lobos Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – New Mexico, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
New Mexico ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Wyoming ranks 195th (20.5).
The Lobos rank 92nd in assists per game (14.4) while the Cowboys rank 233rd (9.2).
New Mexico ranks 134th in rebounds per game (35.8) while Wyoming ranks 237th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
The Lobos rank 62nd in steals per game (7.4) while the Cowboys rank 76th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
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The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.0, up from 8.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lobos have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
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