Nevada Wolf Pack vs Wyoming Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24
Planning on watching today’s Wolf Pack and Cowboys game? Catch the action at Arena Auditorium in Laramie, WY, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on MWN. In this Mountain West matchup, Nevada is favored bt -6.5 vs. Wyoming. The over/under for the game is 137.5 points.
NEVADA WOLF PACK VS WYOMING COWBOYS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wyoming Cowboys +6.5
This game will be played at Arena Auditorium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.
WHY BET THE WYOMING COWBOYS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cowboys.
- Not only will Wyoming pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Wolf Pack Grab a Win in Laramie?
Nevada Wolf Pack Recent Game
Nevada fell to 8-4 on the season after a 66-64 home loss to Colorado State on Saturday, December 21st. The Wolf Pack were -8 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, coming in under the 138.5 O/U line.
Nevada trailed 33-30 at halftime but managed to outscore the Rams 34-33 in the second half. However, it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Nevada’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 41.1% from the field and 42.5% on two-point attempts. They hit 37.5% from three-point range, making 6 of 16 attempts, and connected on 60% of their free throws, going 12 for 20.
Kyan Evans and Nique Clifford led the way with 16 points each, with Evans hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Clifford added 12 rebounds and 3 assists. Kobe Sanders dished out 6 assists, despite shooting just 27.3% from the field.
Despite Nevada’s defensive efforts, they gave up 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. Nevada allowed 23 made field goals on 56 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 6 of 16 threes, shooting 37%. Nevada also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 12 free throws.
Will the Cowboys Win at Arena Auditorium?
Wyoming improved to 6-5 on the season with a 73-69 win over Cal State Fullerton on Sunday. The Cowboys were -4 favorites going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread. The total points of 142 went over the pre-game line of 130.5.
Wyoming led 39-29 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 34. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.
Wyoming’s offense put up 73 points in their latest game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.2%. They connected on 65.2% of their two-point attempts and 38.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. At the free-throw line, the Cowboys shot 81.2%, making 13 of 16 attempts.
Kobe Newton led the way with 20 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range. Donovan Oday added 18 points, while Obi Agbim contributed 16 points despite shooting just 22.2% from deep. Zachary Visentin was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5 in just 13 minutes of action.
Wyoming’s defense gave up 69 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field on 25 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 34 shooting, good for 50%.
From three-point range, Wyoming’s opponents hit 8 of 20 shots, a 40% clip. They also sent them to the line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 78%. Wyoming gave up 11 offensive rebounds.