It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Wyoming Cowboys (15-7, 6-3 MWC) welcome the Fresno State Bulldogs (15-8, 5-5 MWC) to Arena-Auditorium. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
Fresno State Bulldogs at Wyoming Cowboys ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Nevada Wolf Pack, 102-92. Nevada’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Fresno State. The Wolf Pack had a rate of 6.7 (better than their season average of 13.5), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 14.5. Deshon Taylor was the top scorer from either team with 32 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
The Cowboys beat the Colorado State Rams in their last matchup, 91-86. The Cowboys had a much better free throw rate (0.304 vs. 0.197) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.507 vs. 0.467). With 25 points and 10 rebounds, Wyoming’s Justin James played well.
It will be a showdown of opposite tempos as the up-tempo Cowboys (ranked eighth in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Bulldogs (277th in possessions per game).
James has averaged 24.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists over the last five games for Wyoming.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, the Cowboys won 102-100. Wyoming did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (27-37; 73.0 percent). Fresno State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (9.4 vs. 15.4).
Fresno State Bulldogs at Wyoming Cowboys Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Wyoming, ATS Winner – Wyoming, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Fresno State ranks seventh in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while Wyoming ranks 280th (40.1).
The Cowboys rank 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Bulldogs rank 262nd (17.6).
Fresno State ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Wyoming ranks 126th (6.5).
The Cowboys rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bulldogs rank 85th (3.2).
Fresno State averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 149th in the NCAA. Wyoming ranks 170th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 8.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 88.6 points per game (8.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 86.0 points per game (7.7 above their season average).
