Nevada vs Wyoming Prediction 3/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Nevada Wolf Pack and Wyoming Cowboys meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Arena-Auditorium. Here’s a Nevada vs. Wyoming prediction. This article will include a Nevada vs. Wyoming pick.

Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Preview

The Nevada Wolf Pack beat New Mexico and lost to UNLV, and they play Air Force next. Nevada has split its last 10 games.

The Nevada Wolf Pack is averaging 78.8 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 74.6 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Corey Camper Jr. is averaging 17.3 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Elijah Price is averaging 13 points and 8.9 rebounds. Tayshawn Comer is the third double-digit scorer and Chuck Bailey III is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Nevada Wolf Pack are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Nevada Wolf Pack is allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.

Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview

The Wyoming Cowboys lost to Boise State and beat Air Force, and they play San Jose State next. Wyoming has won 3 of its last 4 games.

The Wyoming Cowboys are averaging 76.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Leland Walker is averaging 14 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Nasir Meyer is averaging 13.1 points and 4.8 rebounds. Khaden Bennett is the third double-digit scorer and Damarion Dennis is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Wyoming Cowboys are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Wyoming Cowboys are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Wyoming Cowboys will win

• The home team has won each of the last seven games between Nevada and Wyoming.
• Nevada has lost each of its last six games at Arena-Auditorium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Nevada has lost the first half in each of its last four night games at the Arena-Auditorium against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Nevada Wolf Pack will win

• Nevada has won four of its last five games after coming off overtime.
• Wyoming has lost three of its last four night games following a home win.

Total Points: Facts

• Five of Nevada’s last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Nine of Wyoming’s last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at the Arena-Auditorium have produced a total of 144+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wyoming ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.4).
• Nevada ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.0).
• Nevada ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.7%).

Nevada vs Wyoming Prediction

Nevada is the better team and should be favored, but the fact this line is a pick ’em says a lot. We saw Nevada lose to San Jose State recently as a double-digit favorite. Wyoming has seen 13 of its 16 wins come at home and this is senior night for three seniors. Wyoming has won 3 of its last 4 games and the defensive effort has picked up. At home, I’ll lean toward the Cowboys.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Wyoming +1.5