| MATCHUP | Wyoming Cowboys | New Mexico Lobos |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-4 | 11-3 |
| Where | The Pit, Albuquerque, NM | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys lost to Grand Canyon, beat Air Force, and they play UNLV next. Wyoming has won 10 of its last 13 games.
The Wyoming Cowboys are averaging 92.1 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 77.3 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Leland Walker is averaging 13.5 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Nasir Meyer is averaging 13.4 points and 4.9 rebounds. Khaden Bennett is the third double-digit scorer and Damarion Dennis is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Wyoming Cowboys are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Wyoming Cowboys are allowing 28.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.
New Mexico Lobos Betting Preview
The New Mexico Lobos beat San Jose State, lost to Boise State, and they play Colorado State next. New Mexico has won 7 of its last 8 games.
The New Mexico Lobos are averaging 86.5 points on 4.7 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 39.4 percent shooting. Jake Hall is averaging 13.5 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Deyton Albury is averaging 12.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. Tomislav Buljan is the third double-digit scorer and Uriah Tenette is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The New Mexico Lobos are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The New Mexico Lobos are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.
Why the New Mexico Lobos will win
- New Mexico has won each of its last 19 games at The Pit against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Wyoming has lost each of its last eight Saturday games against the Mountain West Conference.
- Wyoming has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the Mountain West Conference.
Why the Wyoming Cowboys will win
- Wyoming has won six of its last seven night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wyoming’s last seven road night games against the Mountain West Conference have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Eleven of New Mexico’s last 13 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- New Mexico ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.4%).
- New Mexico ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.6%).
- Wyoming ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (27.7).
- Wyoming ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.7).
Wyoming vs New Mexico Prediction
New Mexico has had its way with Wyoming over the years and has the defense to give the Cowboys fits yet again. However, Wyoming has quietly been a decent team up to this point, and that includes giving Texas Tech a scare. Wyoming does have a road win this season and shoots the ball well enough in all three areas to hang around. I expect this game to be competitive. I’ll grab the points with Wyoming on the road.