The Wyoming Cowboys (5-16, 1-7 MWC) will attempt to snap their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Air Force Falcons (9-13, 4-6 MWC) at Clune Arena. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Wyoming Cowboys at Air Force Falcons Betting Prediction
The Cowboys are hoping for a better outcome after their 75-62 loss to the Fresno State Bulldogs in their last contest. Fresno State’s 14.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Wyoming, who had a mark of 24.4. The Bulldogs’ mark was better than their season average of 16.6, while the Cowboys’ was above their season average of 19.2. Justin James was Wyoming’s high scorer with 21 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
In the Falcons’ last game, they were blown out by the Colorado State Rams, 85-53. Colorado State’s 26.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Air Force, who had a mark of 13.5. The Rams’ mark was above their season average of 25.2, while the Falcons’ was below their season average of 24.3. With 14 points on 5-for-12 shooting, A.J. Walker led Air Force in scoring.
It could be a tough game for Wyoming on the offensive glass. The Cowboys rank 349th in offensive rebounding percentage (17.7 percent), while Air Force ranks 59th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
After the Cowboys won the only contest against the Falcons last season, 66-54, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Cowboys had a much better free throw rate (0.189 vs. 0.051) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.528 vs. 0.432).
Wyoming Cowboys vs. Air Force Falcons Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Air Force, ATS Winner – Wyoming, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Air Force ranks 79th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while Wyoming ranks 236th (37.8).
The Falcons rank 149th in assists per game (13.3) while the Cowboys rank 253rd (9.6).
Air Force ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Wyoming ranks 91st (3.2).
The Cowboys rank 141st in steals per game (6.0) while the Falcons rank 192nd in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Air Force ranks 178th in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while Wyoming ranks 190th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 9.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
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