New Mexico Lobos Look to Extend Winning Streak with Win over Wyoming Cowboys
The Wyoming Cowboys look to extend their winning streak to two games when they play the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit on Saturday evening. The Cowboys, who are 8-6 overall and
Game outlook
The Wyoming Cowboys look to extend their winning streak to two games when they play the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit on Saturday evening. The Cowboys, who are 8-6 overall and 1-0 in the Mountain West conference, are coming off a 75-73 win over San Jose State as five-point favorites. The Lobos, 12-2 overall and 0-1 in the Mountain West conference, are coming off a 76-68 loss to Colorado State as four-point underdogs. New Mexico carries the betting line as 17-point favorites with the line currently standing at -16.5. The Lobos have been the better team historically, owning a 6-4 record in their last 10 meetings with the Cowboys.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cowboys +900 | Lobos -1,600
Spread: Cowboys +16.5 (-110) | Lobos -16.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 154.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Mexico will win straight-up is 94%.
Wyoming Cowboys
Wyoming has an 8-6 record (4-8 ATS) this season and is 185 in offence for an average of 72 points per game. They have struggled defensively, allowing 73 points per game, and have yet to record a win away from home. In their last game, Sam Griffin led the Cowboys with 23 points and six rebounds, with Oleg Kojenets and Akuel Kot contributing 18 and 14 points respectively. In order to get their first road win of the season, Wyoming will need to improve all aspects of their game as their statistics on offence (45.75% field goals, 75.69% free throws, 33.93 rebounds, 12.00 offensive assists and 14.50 turnovers per game) and defence (44.23% field goals, 79.63% free throws, 32.22% of the three pointers, 11.71 defensive assists and 14.07 turnovers per game) are below the NCAAB's averages.