The Nevada Wolf Pack (18-3, 7-0 MWC) put their seven-game winning streak on the line when they clash with the Wyoming Cowboys (12-7, 3-3 MWC) at Arena-Auditorium. The game will air on ESPNU at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.
Nevada opened as a 5.5-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 155 points.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Wyoming Cowboys Betting Prediction
The Wolf Pack will be hoping for similar success after topping the Boise State Broncos in their last outing, 74-68. The Wolf Pack knocked down 17 of their 20 free throws (85.0 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 17.4). Jordan Caroline led the way for Nevada, recording 22 points and 13 rebounds.
In the Cowboys’ last matchup, they were victorious over the Utah State Aggies, 85-77. The Cowboys, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.1, had a solid mark of 32.4, while the Aggies had a turnover percentage of 19.8 (above their season average of 16.7). Alan Herndon was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
A focal point for the Wyoming offense is getting to the free throw line. The Cowboys rank seventh in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.315), but Nevada is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 57th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.193).
Nevada comes into the contest with records of 18-3 straight up (SU) and 10-9-1 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has a tendency to set the total low when the Wolf Pack are involved, as 55.0 percent of their games have gone over the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Wyoming is 12-7 SU and 8-9 ATS. Much like Nevada, Cowboys games also have a tendency to finish over the total (58.8 percent).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Cowboys lost 92-83 but covered as 11.5-point underdogs. Justin James led both teams with 30 points and also had seven rebounds. The game finished with a total of 175 points, which was 19 points above the projected point total of 156 points. The Wolf Pack had a better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 17.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 26.8).
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Wyoming Cowboys Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Nevada is 5-5-1 ATS with 6 overs and 5 unders.
At home, Wyoming is 3-5 ATS with 7 overs and 1 under.
Nevada ranks 118th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Wyoming ranks 267th in rebounds allowed per game (39.6).
The Wolf Pack rank 14th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Cowboys rank 124th (6.6).
Wyoming ranks 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Nevada ranks 170th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
The Wolf Pack average 16.7 assists per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. The Cowboys rank 103rd in assists allowed per game (13.0).
Wyoming ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Nevada ranks 64th (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Nevada is 1-4 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Wyoming is 3-2 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games.
The Wolf Pack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 12.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
