Utah State Aggies vs Wyoming Cowboys Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Utah State vs Wyoming NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Laramie.

Utah State vs Wyoming Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Cowboys. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Cowboys at Arena Auditorium in Laramie, WY. Get ready to place your bets! In this Mountain West matchup, Utah State is favored bt -7.5 vs. Wyoming. The over/under for the game is 139.5 points.

Utah State vs. Wyoming Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Utah State Aggies at Wyoming Cowboys
Where: Laramie at Arena Auditorium
Date: Tuesday, February 4th
Betting Odds UTAHST -7.5, UTAHST -322 | WYOM +257 O/U 139.5

Aggies Preview: Will Utah State Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games

Utah State fell to 18-3 on the season after a surprising 82-63 home loss to New Mexico on Saturday. The Aggies, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Utah State led 36-30 at halftime but were outscored 52-27 in the second half. The total points for the game were 145, which was below the O/U line of 157.5.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

Utah State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 63 points while shooting 37.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 5 of 31 attempts for a 16.1% success rate, and they shot just 43.5% from the free-throw line.

Nelly Junior Joseph was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7 and grabbing 13 rebounds. Mustapha Amzil added 16 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, while Donovan Dent contributed 14 points and 6 assists.

Aggies Team Defense

Despite giving up 82 points, Utah State's defense held their opponent to 37% shooting from the field, including just 5 made threes on 31 attempts, a 16% success rate.

Utah State sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 43% from the stripe. The Aggies also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Cowboys Preview: Can the Cowboys Lock in a Home Win?

Wyoming Cowboys Recent Game/Games

Wyoming's season record dropped to 10-11 after a narrow 63-61 loss to San Diego State on Saturday. The Cowboys were +14.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.

Wyoming trailed 28-25 at halftime but scored 36 points in the second half while allowing 35. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 128.5 O/U line.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

Wyoming struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.2%, and they managed 61 points in the contest.

Dontaie Allen led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Magoon Gwath added 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Obi Agbim contributed 6 assists despite shooting just 18.2% from the floor.

Cowboys Team Defense

Wyoming's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot just 36% from the field. The Cowboys gave up 13 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Wyoming limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. The Cowboys also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 for 78%.

Aggies vs Cowboys Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Utah State has averaged 74 points per game while allowing 66 . The team's record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
In their last ten games at home, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-3-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 64 points per game in this stretch.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
In their last five contests as the favorite, Utah State has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.