The Nevada Wolf Pack (19-11, 12-6 MWC) go head-to-head against the Wyoming Cowboys (8-23, 3-16 MWC) in the Mountain West Conference Tournament at Thomas & Mack Center. The game starts at 11:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5, 2020, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Wyoming Cowboys vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Prediction
In the Cowboys’ last game, they beat the Colorado State Rams, 80-74. The Cowboys had a solid turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 18.1) and had a free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.218). Jake Hendricks led the way for Wyoming, finishing with 16 points and six rebounds.
The Wolf Pack were beaten by the No. 5 San Diego State Aztecs in their last outing, 83-76. San Diego State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Nevada. The Aztecs had a rate of 19.2 (below their season average of 29.3), while the Wolf Pack posted a mark of 14.3 (below their season average of 25.6). With 24 points on 8-for-18 shooting, Jalen Harris led Nevada in scoring.
Nevada figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Wolf Pack rank 60th in offensive efficiency, while the Cowboys rank 240th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Cowboys, who rank 353rd in offensive rebounding percentage (14.0 percent), will go head-to-head against the Wolf Pack, who rank 41st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent).
Wyoming Cowboys vs. Nevada Wolf Pack ATS Pick
Free Basketball Pick:ย ย ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Under
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Nevada ranks 32nd in assists per game (15.1) while Wyoming ranks 237th (11.0).
The Cowboysโ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 7.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wolf Pack have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (3.7 above their season average).