The Wyoming Cowboys (3-6) challenge the Denver Pioneers (3-7) at Arena-Auditorium. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
Denver Pioneers vs. Wyoming Cowboys Free Prediction
The last time the Pioneers played, they topped the Maine Black Bears, 63-50. The Pioneers had a better free throw rate (0.151 vs. 0.103) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 19.3). Denver received a boost from Ronnie Harrell Jr., who was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Cowboys were beaten by the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos in their last contest, 76-66. UC Santa Barbara’s 0.585 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Wyoming, who had a mark of 0.405. Justin James had a good performance for Wyoming, leading both teams in scoring with 20 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for Wyoming in this contest. The Cowboys rank 343rd in offensive rebounding percentage (19.1 percent), while Denver ranks 46th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
The Pioneers won the lone contest against the Cowboys last season, 88-78. The Pioneers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 19.1) and had a much better free throw rate (0.500 vs. 0.324).
Denver Pioneers vs. Wyoming Cowboys Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Denver ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Wyoming ranks 256th (39.0).
The Cowboys rank 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while the Pioneers rank 255th (18.3).
Wyoming ranks 124th in steals per game (6.3) while Denver ranks 229th (4.5).
The Pioneers rank 99th in assists per game (14.5) while the Cowboys rank 176th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
Wyoming ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Denver ranks 56th (2.9).
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