New Mexico vs Wyoming Prediction 2025/01/07 College Basketball Picks

The New Mexico Lobos are visiting the Wyoming Cowboys on Tuesday, January 7th at the Arena-Auditorium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Mexico Lobos vs Wyoming Cowboys Prediction. We will examine:

The Wyoming Cowboys’ recent form and player performance

The New Mexico Lobos’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Wyoming Cowboys

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the New Mexico Lobos

Recent betting trends in games played between New Mexico Lobos and Wyoming Cowboys

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the New Mexico Lobos vs Wyoming Cowboys game

Wyoming Cowboys Preview

The Wyoming Cowboys have a 9-6 record this season and are sitting in the 7th place in the Mountain West. Wyoming is coming off a 70-65 win over Air Force. The Cowboys are 8-4-2 against the spread, and 7-6-1 in over/under while having a 6-1 home record. 

Offensively, Wyoming is averaging 71.9 points per game, which is 261st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.1 points per game (152nd). The Cowboys shoot 46.8% from the field (101st) and 37.1% from beyond the arc (55th). The Cowboys shoot 67.8% from the free-throw line (286th) and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game (205th).

Obi Agbim leads Missouri in scoring with an average of 18.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and a team-high 3.4 assists, while Jordan Nesbitt adds 9.5 points and a team-high 7.8 rebounds. Wyoming will play against Boise State following this one.

New Mexico Lobos Preview

The New Mexico Lobos have a 12-3 record this season and are sitting in the first place of the Mountain West. New Mexico is coming off an 82-81 win over Nevada. The Lobos are 6-8 against the spread, and 9-5 in over/under while having a 2-1 road record.

Offensively, New Mexico is averaging 87 points per game, which is the 9th-best in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76.2 points per game (299th). The Lobos shoot 47.1% from the field (84th) and 36.5% from beyond the arc (66th). The Lobos shoot 68.9% from the free-throw line (267th) and are grabbing 39.3 rebounds per game (45th).

Donovan Dent leads New Mexico in scoring with an average of 19.1 points and a team-high 7 assists, while Mustapha Amzil adds 14.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. New Mexico will take on San Diego State and San Jose State after this game.

Why the Wyoming Cowboys will win

• Wyoming has won seven of its last eight games at Arena-Auditorium.
• New Mexico has lost three of its last four games following an overtime win.
• Wyoming has won the first half in seven of its last eight games at Arena-Auditorium against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the New Mexico Lobos will win

• New Mexico has won each of its last eight games against the Mountain West Conference.
• Wyoming has lost five of its last six night games.
• New Mexico has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against the Mountain West Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of New Mexico’s last seven night games has produced a total of 149+ points.
• Eight of Wyoming’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wyoming ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (4.5).
• Wyoming ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.5).
• New Mexico ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (75.2).
• New Mexico ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (87.0).

New Mexico Lobos vs Wyoming Cowboys Prediction

New Mexico is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against Wyoming, and are 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, New Mexico won 91-73 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the total. In this New Mexico Lobos vs Wyoming Cowboys Prediction, New Mexico is coming as a -7 road favorites. New Mexico is better offensively, scoring 15.1 points more than Wyoming, while Wyoming is better defensively, allowing 6.1 points less. The Lobos are winning by an average of 10.8 points this season, while the Cowboys are winning by an average of 1.8 points. New Mexico is the better team in this matchup and has been red-hot lately, with five consecutive wins. Take the New Mexico Lobos and lay the points on the road.