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Wyoming vs BYU Predictions

Game time: December 30, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: Marriott Center — Provo, UT

Article updated Dec 30, 5:35 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Wyoming Cowboys are traveling to play the BYU Cougars at the Marriott Center stadium on Saturday, 12/30/2023 @ 6:00pm EST. BYU is the betting favorite opening at -20.75

Game outlook

The Wyoming Cowboys are traveling to play the BYU Cougars at the Marriott Center stadium on Saturday, 12/30/2023 @ 6:00pm EST. BYU is the betting favorite opening at -20.75 and the current line is BYU -19.

Cowboys vs Cougars Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and head to head stats, the Scorecaster predicts Cougars to win tonight's game by 18 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Wyoming Cowboys to cover the 19 point spread and the total to go under 151.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Wyoming 65 to BYU 83

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Wyoming Cowboys and BYU Cougars, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

51% of SportsJaw predicts BYU Cougars to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that BYU will win straight-up is 97%.

From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be WYOM 56.75, BYU 94.75.

OddsShark predicts BYU will win, cover the spread, and the total will go under.

split down the middle on Covers.com

Wyoming Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 208, Wyoming is ranked #171 in offense (scoring an average of 75.42 per game), #189 in defense (allowing an average of 71.25 points to be scored against them per game) and are 7-5 (4-6 ATS) this season.

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Offensively, the Cowboys hit an average of 46.67% of their field goals (ranked #101) and 74.39% of their free throws (ranked #58) and makes an average of 41.36% of their three pointers ranked #5 in the NCAAB). They average 34.33 rebounds per game (ranked # 274) and average 12.17 offensive assists and 15.58 turnovers per game (ranked # 277 and 348 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Wyoming allows an average of 43.30% field goals (ranked #205) and 80.50% free throws (ranked #362 in the NCAAB) The Cowboys allow an average of 30.08% of the three pointers (ranked #80) and averages 31.50 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 31.50) Finally, the Cowboys average 10.67 defensive assists and 14.75 turnovers per game (ranked # 48 and 58 respectively).

BYU Key Betting Stats

BYU Cougars has a power ranking of 6 and are #6 for offense (scoring an average of 90.08 per game), #12 for defense (giving up an average of 61.00 points per game) and 11-1 (10-2 ATS) overall. Wyoming went 3-0 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against BYU.

For offense, the Cougars hit an average of 48.78% of their field goals (ranked #32) and 73.45% of their free throws (ranked #96) and makes an average of 37.59% of their three pointers (ranked #44 in the NCAAB). They average 44.25 rebounds per game (ranked # 6) and average 22.25 offensive assists and 9.83 turnovers per game (ranked # 1) and 27 respectively).

On defense, BYU allows an average of 40.26% field goals (ranked #57) and 65.84% free throws (ranked #27 in the NCAAB) The Cougars allow an average of 24.90% of the three pointers (ranked #3) and averages 30.58 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 30.58) Finally, the Cougars average 11.42 defensive assists and 13.25 turnovers per game (ranked # 88 and 135 respectively).

Betting Summary

BYU has the advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Wyoming Cowboys to cover the 19 point spread and the total to go under 151.5 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Cowboys vs Cougars archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Cowboys vs Cougars matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Wyoming Cowboys+1,700 → +1,150Moved
  • Moneyline · BYU Cougars-5,000 → -3,250Moved
  • Spread · Wyoming Cowboys+20.75 (-110) → +19 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · BYU Cougars-20.75 (-110) → -19 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over151 (-110) → 151.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under151 (-110) → 151.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Wyoming Cowboys
5-5 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
BYU Cougars
7-1 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-30T22:35:33.084Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Wyoming Cowboys and BYU Cougars, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

BYU Cougars defeated Wyoming Cowboys 94-68

BYU Cougars defeated Wyoming Cowboys 94-68 on December 30, 2023, a 26-point decision in the series. BYU Cougars' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 50-35. Against SportsJaw's recorded Wyoming Cowboys +19 (-110) spread, BYU Cougars covered, while the 162 combined points finished over the recorded total of 151.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 151 (-110)Win
  • SwamipicksTotal · Over 151 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · BYU Cougars -19 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 153 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · BYU Cougars -19 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Wyoming Cowboys +19 (-110)Loss