Wyoming at UNLV: 3/2/22 College Basketball Picks and Predictions

UNLV Runnin' Rebels (17-12) vs Wyoming Cowboys (23-6)

Game Info: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 10:30 pm (Thomas & Mack Center)

Betting Odds: UNLV Runnin' Rebels -1.5 -- Over/Under: 141.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Wyoming Cowboys and UNLV Runnin’ Rebels face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at the Thomas & Mack Center. When these two teams faced off in March of 2021 it was Wyoming that won 80-69.

Wyoming comes into this game with a 23-6 record overall and they have gone 16-10-2 against the spread. Even though they have had the success they are coming off a disappointing loss in their last game. Wyoming made it a game late against San Diego State, but they lost by seven points. Wyoming is averaging 74.5 points while their defense is giving up 65.8 points per game. Graham Ike has been the top player for Wyoming averaging 20.3 points while shooting 52.9 percent from the field.

On the other side of this matchup is the UNLV runnin Rebels who sit with a 17-12 record overall and they have gone 13-15 against the spread. UNLV has been playing better as of late, but they are coming off a loss in their last game. The defense gave up 86 points to Boise State and the offense couldn’t find enough production. UNLV is averaging 70.7 points while their defense is giving up 65.8 points per game. Bryce Hamilton has been the top player for UNLV averaging 21.9 points while shooting 44 percent from the field. In this game if UNLV wants any chance to come away with the victory the defense is going to need to be better.

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UNLV is 1-5-1 against the spread in their last seven games following a double digit loss at home. The under is 8-0 in Wyoming’s last eight road games. The under is 7-0 in Wyoming’s last seven road games against a team with a winning home record. The under is 7-0 in the Cowboys last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

UNLV’s defense wasn’t great in the last game, and they are going to have issues defending Wyoming’s defense in this game. Look for Wyoming to get close to that 80 point mark and that is going to be enough for the Cowboys to get the job done. Back Wyoming against the spread.

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