Uphill Battle Awaits Wyoming as They Take on Nationally Ranked BYU Saturday Evening
Marshall travels to take on BYU Saturday evening in a non-conference matchup. Marshall comes in off a 78-67 loss to UTEP in their previous game and BYU won their previous
Game outlook
Marshall travels to take on BYU Saturday evening in a non-conference matchup. Marshall comes in off a 78-67 loss to UTEP in their previous game and BYU won their previous game against Bellarmine, 101-59. The Cougars have a 90-42 advantage in the all-time series between the teams and have won the last 13 meetings. The current line is Marshall -2.75.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Ragin Cajuns +130 | Thundering Herd -155
Spread: Ragin Cajuns +2.75 (-110) | Thundering Herd -2.75 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marshall will win straight-up is 61%.
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns
Wyoming has a record of 7-5 this season and are about to embark on conference play. Their previous game was a road loss against UTEP, where they led by as much as six and trailed by as much as six but did not come out with the win. The Cowboys had a shooting percentage of 34%, with 5-22 from three-point range, and 28-32 free throws. Sam Griffin leads the team in scoring with 17.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. Wyoming ranks 173rd in scoring offense, 193rd in scoring defense, is fourth in the nation from beyond the arc, and making 74.4% from the free throw line. Louisiana-Lafayette is ranked 110 in offense, 196 in defense, 80 in field goal percentage, 185 in free throw percentage,28 in three-pointer percentage, 27 in defensive three-pointer percentage, 333 in rebounds, 172 in offensive assists, 145 in turnovers, 330 in defensive field goal percentage, 130 in defensive free throw percentage, 154 in defensive assists, and 26 in defensive turnovers.