The Boise State Broncos (5-8) look to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Wyoming Cowboys (4-9) at Arena-Auditorium. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Boise State Broncos vs. Wyoming Cowboys ATS Prediction
The Broncos are hoping for a better outcome after their 72-70 loss to the Idaho State Bengals in their last contest. One of Idaho State’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Broncos were just 12-23 (52.2 percent). RJ Williams led Boise State in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-15 shooting.
The last time the Cowboys were in action, they were beaten by the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 76-66. UC Santa Barbara’s 0.585 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Wyoming, who had a mark of 0.405. With 20 points on 5-for-14 shooting, Justin James was the game’s leading scorer.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Broncos won the most recent contest 95-87. The Broncos made 27 of their 34 free throws (79.4 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 17.6).
James has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Wyoming.
It will be a showdown of contrasting styles as the up-tempo Cowboys (ranked 30th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Broncos (325th in possessions per game).
Boise State Broncos at Wyoming Cowboys Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wyoming, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Boise State ranks 16th in rebounds allowed per game (30.3) while Wyoming ranks 221st (38.8).
The Broncos rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Cowboys rank 151st (14.5).
Wyoming ranks 69th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while Boise State ranks 99th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
The Broncos are 35th in the NCAA with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while the Cowboys are 44th with 3.5 blocks allowed per game.
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The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 2.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
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