It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Wyoming Cowboys (8-4, 1-1 MWC) welcome the Boise State Broncos (13-2, 3-0 MWC) to Arena-Auditorium. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 6, 2018.
Boise State Broncos vs. Wyoming Cowboys ATS Prediction
In the Broncos’ last contest, they thoroughly outplayed the New Mexico Lobos, 90-62. Boise State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over New Mexico. The Broncos had a rate of 31.0 (above their season average of 28.4), while the Lobos posted a mark of 12.2 (below their season average of 29.2). Chandler Hutchison had a good outing for Boise State, recording 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Cowboys lost to the Nevada Wolf Pack in their last outing, 92-83. Nevada’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Wyoming. The Wolf Pack had a rate of 13.3 (better than their season average of 13.6), while the Cowboys posted a mark of 17.0. Justin James put together a solid game for Wyoming, leading both teams in scoring with 30 points on 8-for-19 shooting.
Second-chance points might be scarce for Wyoming in this showdown. The Cowboys are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 345th in offensive rebounding percentage at 19.7 percent. Meanwhile, Boise State ranks first in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 81.3 percent.
Hutchison has averaged 24.4 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals over the last five games for Boise State.
After the Broncos won both contests against the Cowboys last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Boise State won 91-87. The Broncos had a much better free throw rate (0.383 vs. 0.246) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.567 vs. 0.507).
Boise State Broncos at Wyoming Cowboys Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Wyoming, ATS Winner – Wyoming, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Boise State ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Wyoming ranks 243rd (39.7).
The Cowboys rank 34th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Broncos rank 155th (2.6).
Boise State averages 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 41st in the nation. Wyoming ranks 145th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
The Cowboys rank 50th in assists per game (16.3) while the Broncos rank 115th (14.4).
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The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 14.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 82.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
