The Wyoming Cowboys hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at Thomas & Mack Center against the UNLV Rebels.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the UNLV Rebels to cover the point spread in this one found them as -8.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Wyoming Cowboys vs UNLV Rebels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wyoming Cowboys will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 12-12-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the UNLV Rebels are 13-15 ATS. Wyoming Cowboys are 16-9 on betting the total; UNLV Rebels are 13-15.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 119-ranked UNLV Rebels and the No. 214-rated Wyoming Cowboys in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UNLV's No. 61-ranked scoring average of 77.79 PPG, against a Wyoming Cowboys defense rated No. 133 and allowing 70.93 PPG. The UNLV Rebels FG% has averaged 44.26% to date this season, less than the Wyoming Cowboys shooters have managed so far (44.36% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Wyoming got 27 points from Josh Adams on the way to a 73-61 loss against San Diego State on Wednesday at Arena-Auditorium.
The Rebels got 25 points from Derrick Jones Jr., but it was Boise State that prevailed in a 81-69 final on Tuesday at Taco Bell Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Wyoming home to San Jose State, Wednesday, March 2nd
UNLV at San Diego State, Saturday, March 5th