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Mountain West Conference Showdown: San Jose State vs. Wyoming Preview and Prediction

In this article, we analyze the upcoming Mountain West Conference showdown between San Jose State and Wyoming at Arena-Auditorium in Laramie, WY. The Spartans previously defeated the Cowboys 67-58 as 3.5-point home favorites in January. The latest betting line favors Wyoming at -4, with the current line set at Wyoming -4.5. For a more in-depth prediction on the outcome of this match-up and other NCAAB picks for Saturday, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Spartans +157 | Cowboys -191
• Spread: Spartans +4.5 (-110) | Cowboys -4.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 134.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wyoming will win straight-up is 66%.

San Jose St. vs Wyoming Stats

San Jose St. Spartans

The San Jose State Spartans are currently struggling, as they have lost four consecutive games. Their recent defeat against Utah State highlighted their offensive struggles, as they shot just 37.5% from the field. Senior guard Josh Uduje, their leading scorer, had a tough night going 2-for-14. Overall, the Spartans rank low in both offensive and defensive categories, with a power ranking of 299 and are ranked 222 in offense and 248 in defense. Their shooting percentages are mediocre, and they struggle with turnovers. Defensively, they allow a high percentage of field goals and three-pointers. The Spartans have a lot of room for improvement if they want to turn their season around.

Wyoming Cowboys Analysis

The Wyoming Cowboys recently ended their five-game losing streak with a 69-62 victory over the Air Force Falcons. Although they did not cover the 8.5-point spread, the Cowboys rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit and held Air Force scoreless in the final minutes. Led by senior guard Obi Agbim, who scored 22 points and four assists, the Cowboys shot 46.3% from the field and are currently ranked 322nd for offense, averaging 67.92 points per game. Defensively, Wyoming allows an average of 71.08 points per game and ranks 166th in the country. They have a power ranking of 329 and a record of 12-14 (11-11-3 ATS). The Cowboys struggle with shooting percentages, including 44.61% from field goals and 65.23% from free throws. They also average 35.30% from three-point range. On defense, Wyoming allows an average of 44.59% field goals and 72.06% free throws. They average 11.77 offensive assists and 13.04 turnovers per game.

San Jose State and Wyoming Compete for No. 8 Seed in Mountain West Conference

San Jose State University and the University of Wyoming are currently tied for the No. 8 seed in the competitive Mountain West Conference. Both teams are positioned 2.5 games behind Nevada and hold a significant four-game lead over Fresno State. Based on their standings, it is highly likely that the Spartans will face the Cowboys in the first round of the MWC championship tournament. The upcoming matchup is anticipated to be closely contested with both teams having a strong chance of emerging victorious. The Spartans have demonstrated a superior offensive performance compared to Wyoming. In their previous encounter, San Jose State managed to limit the Cowboys to a 33.3% shooting accuracy. While the Spartans have struggled with interior defense, it is unlikely that Wyoming will fully exploit this weakness. Wyoming heavily relies on 3-point shooting, ranking third in the conference with a 36.5% success rate. However, San Jose State excels in defending against 3-point attempts, leading the league in preventing successful shots from beyond the arc.

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