Boise State Broncos vs Wyoming Cowboys Matchup

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

Wyoming vs Boise State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cowboys and Broncos. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Broncos at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID. Get ready to place your bets! This Mountain West conference matchup has an over/under of 133 points, and Boise State is favored to win by -14.5 at home vs. Wyoming.

Wyoming vs. Boise State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Wyoming Cowboys at Boise State Broncos
Where: Boise at ExtraMile Arena
Date: Tuesday, January 14th
Betting Odds BOISE -14.5, WYOM +730 | BOISE -1250 O/U 133

Cowboys Preview: Can the Cowboys Grab a Win in Boise?

Wyoming Cowboys Recent Game/Games

The Cowboys fell to 8-7 on the season after a 61-53 home loss to New Mexico on Tuesday. Wyoming, who entered the game as +7 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 114, well under the O/U line of 144.5.

Wyoming looked strong early, leading 32-18 at halftime, but they struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 43.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

Wyoming's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 53 points on 32.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they hit only 26.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 19 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 58.8%, making 10 of 17 attempts.

Donovan Dent led the Cowboys with 22 points and 6 assists, shooting 46.2% from the field. Filip Borovicanin contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 3 of 6 from three-point range. Nelly Junior Joseph also recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Cowboys Team Defense

Wyoming's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 32% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 14/40, a 35% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Wyoming gave up 5 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 26%. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%.

Broncos Preview: Will the Broncos Find a Way to Win at Home?

Boise State Broncos Recent Game/Games

Boise State fell to 11-5 on the season after a narrow 81-79 loss to Utah State on Saturday. The Broncos, who were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game, managed to cover the spread in the loss.

Boise State led 38-34 at halftime, but allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 160 went over the O/U line of 148.5.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Boise State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field and hitting 53.8% from beyond the arc, knocking down 14 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, with 11 offensive rebounds and 14 assists.

Tyson Degenhart and Ian Martinez both connected on 5 of 7 threes, with Degenhart scoring 22 points and Martinez adding 18. Alvaro Cardenas contributed 15 points and 8 assists, while Deyton Albury, Javan Buchanan, and Drake Allen each shot 5 of 7 from the field.

Broncos Team Defense

Boise State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 28 tries.

From beyond the arc, Boise State's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooting, as their opponent connected on 11 of 21 attempts, shooting 52%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 10.

Cowboys vs Broncos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Wyoming has an ATS mark of 1-1-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 64 points per game.
Across their ten previous home games, Boise State has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 75 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-3-1.
The Broncos have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.