UNLV vs Wyoming Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

The UNLV Rebels are visiting the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, February 8th at the Arena-Auditorium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UNLV Rebels vs Wyoming Cowboys Prediction. We will examine:

The Wyoming Cowboys recent form and player performance

The UNLV Rebels recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Wyoming Cowboys

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UNLV Rebels

Recent betting trends in games played between UNLV Rebels and Wyoming Cowboys

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for UNLV Rebels vs Wyoming Cowboys game

Wyoming Cowboys Preview

The Wyoming Cowboys have a 11-12 record this season and are sitting on the 9th place of the Mountain West. Wyoming is coming off a 67-71 loss in Utah State. The Cowboys are 12-8-2 against the spread, and 10-11-1 in over/under, while having a 7-4 home record. 

Offensively, Wyoming is averaging 68.7 points per game, which is 301st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.5 points per game (149th). The Cowboys shoot with 44.2% from the field (217th), and with 35.3% from beyond the arc (122nd). The Cowboys shoot with 67.7% from the free-throw line (304th), and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (215th).

Obi Agbim leads Wyoming in scoring with an average of 17.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and a team-high 3.6 assists, while Jordan Nesbitt adds 8.7 points and a team-high 7.3 rebounds per game.

UNLV Rebels Lions Preview

The UNLV Rebels have a 11-12 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the Mountain West. UNLV is coming off a 62-71 loss by Boise State. The Rebels are 8-14-1 against the spread, and 11-12 in over/under, while having a 2-6 road record.

Offensively, UNLV is averaging 70.6 points per game, which ranks 276th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.6 points per game (151st). The Rebels shoot with 44.5% from the field (198th), and with 34.2% from beyond the arc (158th). The Rebels shoot with 71.7% from the free-throw line (185th), and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game (318th).

Dedan Thomas leads UNLV in scoring this season, with an average of 16.2 points and a team-high 4.7 assists, while Jaimie Bedford adds 9.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Wyoming Cowboys will win

• UNLV has lost seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wyoming has won six of its last seven day games at Arena-Auditorium.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Wyoming’s last four games.

Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win

• Wyoming has lost each of its last six day games at Arena-Auditorium following a home loss.
• UNLV has won five of its last six day games against Wyoming.
• Wyoming has lost the first half in each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UNLV Rebels vs Wyoming Cowboys Prediction

UNLV is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against Wyoming, and are 4-1 against the spread. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Wyoming won 63-61 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total. 

In this UNLV Rebels vs Wyoming Cowboys Prediction, UNLV is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Both teams have identical records this season, but Wyoming has been very good at home, while UNLV is struggling on the road. The Cowboys have covered the spread in their last three games, while on the other hand, the Rebels have five consecutive losses. Wyoming have already won UNLV earlier this season on the road, and I expect them to get the job done at home as well. Take the Wyoming Cowboys and lay the points at home.