UNLV vs Wyoming Prediction 1/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UNLV vs Wyoming Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 6th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Wyoming Cowboys Preview

Wyoming Cowboys have a 10-4 record this season and are tied for 8th place in the Mountain West Conference. They have an 8-1 home record and are coming off a 78-58 away loss against New Mexico. Their previous three games were a 68-56 away win against Air Force, an 82-70 home loss against Grand Canyon and an 87-72 home win against San Diego State.

Offensively, Wyoming averages 83.1 points per game, while allowing 71.8 points per game defensively. The Cowboys shoot with 47% from the field and grab 38.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.4 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 8.3 steals per game defensively.

Leland Walker leads Wyoming in scoring, with an average of 13.6 points per game, while shooting with 47.6% from the field and 78.0% from the free throw line. Nasir Meyer is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.9 per game, while Leland Walker adds a team-high 3.8 assists per game.

UNLV Rebels Preview

UNLV Rebels have a 7-6 record this season and are in 4th place in the Mountain West Conference. They have a 2-0 away record and are coming off a 67-39 home win against Air Force. Their previous three games were an 89-47 home win against Life Pacific, an 84-72 home win against Fresno State and a 63-60 home loss against Tennessee State.

Offensively, UNLV averages 80.7 points per game, while allowing 75.7 points per game defensively. The Rebels shoot with 46% from the field and grab 38.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.7 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 9.2 steals per game defensively.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn leads UNLV in scoring, with an average of 16.9 points per game, while shooting with 46.7% from the field and 86.7% from the free throw line. Howie Fleming Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.2 per game, while Howie Fleming Jr. also leads the team with 3.2 assists per game.

UNLV Runnin’ Rebels @ Wyoming Cowboys Betting Trends: January 6, 2026

Why the Wyoming Cowboys will win

• Wyoming has won eight of its last nine home games.
• UNLV has lost three of its last four night games.
• Wyoming has won the first half in each of its last six night games at Arena-Auditorium.

Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win

• Wyoming has lost seven of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
• UNLV has won five of its last six games against Wyoming.
• UNLV has won the first half in each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wyoming’s last 29 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
• Each of UNLV’s last 23 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wyoming ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (8.6).
• Wyoming ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.64).
• UNLV ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (28.2%).
• UNLV ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (26.5).

UNLV vs Wyoming Prediction

In this UNLV vs Wyoming Prediction, Wyoming is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Wyoming has been the better team this season, with a better overall record and has been almost perfect at home, with just one loss in 9 home games. They are just 1-2 in their last 3 games and 0-3 against the spread, while on the flip side, UNLV is 4-1 in its last 5. Wyoming has been better both offensively and defensively this season, but given both teams’ recent form, I like the value with the road dog in this matchup. Take UNLV and get the +3.5 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: UNLV +3.5