It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Wyoming Cowboys (11-6, 2-2 MWC) welcome the Colorado State Rams (9-9, 2-3 MWC) to Arena-Auditorium. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 13, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Colorado State Rams at Wyoming Cowboys Free Prediction
In the Rams’ last contest, they beat the Utah State Aggies, 84-75. The Rams made 26 of their 33 free throws (78.8 percent), while the Aggies had a turnover percentage of 19.9 (above their season average of 16.4). Nico Carvacho was a key piece for Colorado State with 10 points and 15 rebounds.
The Cowboys lost to the New Mexico Lobos in their last outing, 75-66. New Mexico out-rebounded Wyoming. The Lobos had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. four), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 19) and total rebounds (34 vs. 23). With 31 points on 11-for-18 shooting, Justin James was the top scorer from either team.
This contest should be a battle of contrasting styles. Wyoming likes to play up-tempo (11th in possessions per game), while Colorado State likes to grind-it-out (163rd in possessions per game).
Carvacho has averaged 9.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks over the last five games for Colorado State.
After the Rams won both meetings against the Cowboys last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Colorado State won 78-76. The Rams had a much better turnover percentage (8.3 vs. 15.5) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (23.3 vs. 17.2).
Colorado State Rams vs. Wyoming Cowboys ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Wyoming ranks 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Colorado State ranks 231st in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
The Rams rank 101st in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Cowboys rank 254th in rebounds allowed per game (40.0).
Wyoming averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 81st in the nation. Colorado State ranks 176th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
The Cowboys average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 49th in the NCAA. The Rams rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Rams’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 4.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.0 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
