Both teams will try to end their losing streaks as the San Jose State Spartans (3-14, 0-5 MWC) square off with the Wyoming Cowboys (4-14, 0-5 MWC) at Arena-Auditorium. The Spartans are on an eight-game skid, while the Cowboys have lost five consecutive games. The game is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
San Jose State Spartans vs. Wyoming Cowboys Betting Prediction
The Spartans are trying to rebound after their 94-56 loss to the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels in their last outing. UNLV launched 31 three pointers, making 15 of them (48.4 percent), while San Jose State was just 3-15 (20.0 percent). Michael Steadman led San Jose State in scoring with 14 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Cowboys played, they were blown out by the New Mexico Lobos, 83-53. New Mexico won the rebounding battle. The Lobos had more offensive rebounds (nine vs. four), defensive rebounds (34 vs. 22) and total rebounds (43 vs. 26). Justin James had a solid game for Wyoming, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
After the Cowboys won all three games against the Spartans last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Wyoming won 74-61. The Cowboys had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 20.4) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.596 vs. 0.529).
Wyoming does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 12th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.312), but San Jose State is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 26th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.177).
San Jose State vs. Wyoming Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wyoming, ATS Winner – San Jose State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Jose State ranks 104th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while Wyoming ranks 251st (38.7).
The Spartans rank 162nd in assists per game (12.9) while the Cowboys rank 254th (9.2).
Wyoming ranks 183rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.7) while San Jose State ranks 269th (27.6).
The Spartans rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Cowboys rank 110th (3.6).
Wyoming averages 5.7 steals per game, which ranks 159th in the country. San Jose State ranks 191st in steals allowed per game (9.2).
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The Spartans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 27.6, up from 12.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 54.6 points per game (12.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
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