The Northern Colorado Bears (4-1) and the Wyoming Cowboys (2-5), who both like to play up-tempo, will clash at Arena-Auditorium. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Northern Colorado Bears vs. Wyoming Cowboys ATS Prediction
In the Bears’ last outing, they defeated the Denver Pioneers, 88-72. The Bears had a better free throw rate (0.141 vs. 0.061), while the Pioneers had a turnover percentage of 18.0 (above the 13.0 mark opponents have averaged against Northern Colorado this season). Northern Colorado received a boost from Jordan Davis, who was the team’s leading scorer with 25 points on 10-for-20 shooting.
The Cowboys fell to the Evansville Aces in their last outing, 86-78. Evansville’s 10.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Wyoming, who had a mark of 18.4. The Aces’ mark was better than their season average of 17.2, while the Cowboys’ was above their season average of 14.1. Justin James had a solid performance for Wyoming, leading both teams in scoring with 34 points on 11-for-24 shooting.
The Bears won the sole contest against the Cowboys last season, 91-84. The Bears had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.1 vs. 10.0) and had a better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 16.8).
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this matchup that features two of the nation’s more up-tempo teams. Wyoming ranks eighth in possessions per game (75.6) and Northern Colorado is 32nd (73.6) since the 2017-18 season.
Northern Colorado vs. Wyoming Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, ATS Winner – Wyoming, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Northern Colorado averages 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 66th in the nation. Wyoming ranks 303rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
The Bears rank 13th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Cowboys rank 224th (14.1).
Northern Colorado ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (15.0) while Wyoming ranks 140th (21.4).
The Cowboys rank 149th in steals per game (6.3) while the Bears rank 262nd (5.1).
Wyoming ranks 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Northern Colorado ranks 74th (2.9).
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