UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs Wyoming Cowboys Matchup

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

Wyoming vs UNLV Prediction

Planning on watching today's Cowboys and Runnin' Rebels game? Catch the action at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, as the Runnin' Rebels hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and UNLV is favored by -9.5 vs. Wyoming in a Mountain West conference matchup.

Wyoming vs. UNLV Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Wyoming Cowboys at UNLV Runnin' Rebels
Where: Las Vegas at Thomas & Mack Center
Date: Tuesday, January 21st
Betting Odds UNLV -9.5, WYOM +332 | UNLV -441 O/U 134.5

Cowboys Preview: Can the Cowboys Pull Off a Road Win?

Wyoming Cowboys Recent Game/Games

The Cowboys dropped to 8-9 on the season after a 79-63 loss to Colorado State on Saturday. Wyoming was a +5 underdog going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 142 exceeded the O/U line of 133.5.

Wyoming trailed 36-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, allowing 43 points in the second half while scoring 35.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

Wyoming's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they managed only 4 assists as a team.

Obi Agbim led the way with 26 points, shooting 58.8% overall and 40% from deep. Nique Clifford added 23 points and 11 rebounds, also shooting 40% from three, while Dontaie Allen hit 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 14 points.

Cowboys Team Defense

Wyoming's defense gave up 79 points while holding their opponent to 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 48% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Wyoming's defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 8 shots.

Runnin' Rebels Preview: Will UNLV Come Through as Home Favorites?

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Recent Game/Games

UNLV improved to 11-7 on the season with a 76-68 road win over San Diego State on Saturday. The Runnin’ Rebels entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but pulled off the upset and covered the spread.

UNLV led 31-23 at halftime and both teams scored 45 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the O/U line of 132.5.

Runnin' Rebels Offense Breakdown

UNLV put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 51.4% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 30% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-20 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Runnin' Rebels were efficient, converting 81.5% of their attempts, finishing 22-of-27.

Miles Byrd led the way with 21 points, shooting 35% overall and 33.3% from deep. Dedan Thomas Jr. added 19 points, despite shooting 30.8% from the field and 20% from three. Nick Boyd contributed 16 points, hitting 50% of his shots, including 40% from three-point range. Brooklyn Hicks was efficient, shooting 71.4% overall and 50% from three, finishing with 13 points.

Runnin' Rebels Team Defense

UNLV's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 40% shooting from the field. They gave up 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, UNLV allowed 9 threes on 28 attempts, with their opponent shooting 32%. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 68%. UNLV gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Cowboys vs Runnin' Rebels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Cowboys offense has averaged 66 points per game while allowing an average of 72. Wyoming posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 4-3-3 ATS.
Through their last three home contests, the Runnin' Rebels offense has averaged 65 points per game while allowing an average of 77. UNLV posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
The last ten games that Wyoming was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 3-5-2 while going 2-8 straight up.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Runnin' Rebels have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.