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Wyoming Looks to Extend Dominance Over San Jose State in Mountain West Conference Clash

The 2024-25 college basketball season continues with a Mountain West Conference clash between Wyoming and San Jose State at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. Wyoming has a strong history of success against San Jose State, winning 14 of their last 15 meetings. Despite San Jose State being the betting favorite opening at -2.5, the line has not moved. Will Wyoming continue their dominance in this matchup? Stay tuned for our Cowboys vs. Spartans prediction and NCAAB picks for Saturday.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cowboys +124 | Spartans -150
• Spread: Cowboys +2.5 (-110) | Spartans -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Jose St. will win straight-up is 60%.

Wyoming vs San Jose St. Stats

Wyoming Cowboys

The Wyoming Cowboys ended their three-game losing streak with a 63-61 victory over UNLV. They held UNLV to 39.7% shooting while making 45.8% of their shots. Senior guard Obi Agbim led the team with 19 points. Wyoming averages 69.05 points per game on offense and allows 71.00 points on defense. They have a 10-9 record this season and rank 312th in offense and 171st in defense. They shoot 45.00% from the field, 67.74% from the free-throw line, and 36.25% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow 44.15% shooting, 73.67% free throws, and 32.83% from three-point range. They average 35.11 rebounds, 11.26 offensive assists, and 13.16 turnovers per game on offense, while allowing 31.68 defensive rebounds, 11.16 defensive assists, and 10.47 turnovers on defense.

San Jose St. Spartans Analysis

The San Jose State Spartans recently suffered a 75-64 road defeat against Nevada, bringing their conference play record to 2-6. Despite the loss, the Spartans covered a 13.5-point spread and had four players contribute 12 points each, with senior guard Josh Uduje leading the team in scoring. Uduje averages 16.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while junior guard Will McClendon adds 12.7 points and 3.0 assists per game. The Spartans score 108.9 points per 100 possessions and allow 108.1 points in return. In terms of offensive and defensive rankings, San Jose State is ranked #183 for offense, scoring an average of 74.95 points per game, and #233 for defense, giving up an average of 73.00 points per game. The Spartans have a 9-11 overall record and a power ranking of 152. In terms of shooting percentages, they average 45.68% from the field, 76.23% from the free throw line, and 34.23% from three-point range. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 45.60% from the field, 68.75% from the free throw line, and 33.26% from three-point range. They also average 34.70 rebounds, 13.25 offensive assists, and 10.30 turnovers per game on offense, while averaging 34.15 defensive rebounds, 14.70 defensive assists, and 10.55 turnovers per game on defense.

San Jose State's Defense Against 3-Point Shots Could Lead to Victory Over Wyoming

The performance of the Spartans in terms of defense is not exceptional, but they effectively defend the 3-point line. The Cowboys heavily rely on 3-point shots, with Wyoming leading the MWC in 3-point percentage at 40.7%. On the other hand, San Jose State ranks second in opposing 3-point rate at .333 and fourth in opposing 3-point percentage at 34.8%. In addition, San Jose State demonstrates strong ball control while Wyoming has a tendency to turn the ball over. Based on these factors, it is plausible to suggest that San Jose State has the capability to secure a rare victory in this series. It is worth noting that the Spartans have struggled against the Cowboys in past matchups, with a record of 1-14 SU and 7-8 ATS in their last 15 meetings.

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