Nevada Wolf Pack vs Wyoming Cowboys Matchup

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

Nevada vs Wyoming Prediction

Looking to win big? The Wolf Pack and Cowboys face off at 4:00 ET on MWN. The Cowboys are hosting the game at Arena Auditorium in Laramie, WY. Nevada is favored by -6.5 in this Mountain West conference matchup the against Wyoming. The over/under for the game is set at 137.5 points.

Nevada vs. Wyoming Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Nevada Wolf Pack at Wyoming Cowboys
Where: Laramie at Arena Auditorium
Date: Saturday, December 28th
Betting Odds NEVADA -6.5, NEVADA -285 | WYOM +230 O/U 137.5

Wolf Pack Preview: Can the Wolf Pack Offense Score Enough in Laramie?

Nevada Wolf Pack Recent Game/Games

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, which was under the O/U line of 138.5.

Nevada trailed 33-30 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. Despite outscoring the Rams in the 2nd half, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Wolf Pack Offense Breakdown

Nevada's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 41.1% from the field and 42.5% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 16 attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Wolf Pack shot 60%, making 12 of 20 attempts. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Kyan Evans and Nique Clifford each scored 16 points, with Evans shooting 62.5% overall and 60% from three-point range.

Wolf Pack Team Defense

Nevada's defense held their opponent to 66 points, with the opposition shooting 41% from the field on 23 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, the Wolf Pack limited them to 42% shooting, as they hit 17 of 40 two-point shots.

From beyond the arc, Nevada's defense allowed 6 three-pointers on 16 attempts, with the opponent shooting 37%. At the free-throw line, they went 12 of 20, shooting 60%. Nevada also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Cowboys Preview: Will Wyoming Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Wyoming improved to 6-5 on the season with a 73-69 road win over Cal State Fullerton on Sunday. The Cowboys were -4 favorites heading into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.

Wyoming led 39-29 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 142, surpassing the O/U line of 130.5.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

Wyoming's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.2%. They hit 65.2% of their two-point attempts and connected on 38.5% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-26 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they were 13-for-16, shooting 81.2%.

Kobe Newton led the way with 20 points, hitting 5-of-8 from three and shooting 66.7% overall. 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.

Cowboys Team Defense

Wyoming's defense gave up 69 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field with 25 made baskets on 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 17 of 34 shots, hitting 50% of their two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Wyoming's opponent shot 40%, making 8 of 20 attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 14 times, converting 11 of those for 78%. Wyoming allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Wolf Pack vs Cowboys Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Nevada has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
Through their last five home games, Wyoming has an ATS record of just 1-1-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 68 points per game.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-1-1.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Wolf Pack have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.