Wyoming vs New Mexico Prediction 2/12/25 College Basketball Picks

The Wyoming Cowboys are visiting the New Mexico Lobos on Wednesday, February 12th at The Pit. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico Lobos Prediction. We will examine:

The New Mexico Lobos’ recent form and player performance

The Wyoming Cowboys’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the New Mexico Lobos

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Wyoming Cowboys

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

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

New Mexico Lobos Preview

The New Mexico Lobos have a 20-4 record this season and are sitting in first place in the Mountain West. New Mexico is coming off an 88-53 win over Air Force. The Lobos are 13-10 against the spread, and 11-12 in over/under while having a 12-1 home record.

Offensively, New Mexico is averaging 83.7 points per game, which is 15th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.9 points per game (160th). The Lobos shoot 46.5% from the field (91st) and 35.5% from beyond the arc (99th). The Lobos shoot 68.9% from the free-throw line (279th) and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game (10th).

Donovan Dent leads New Mexico in scoring with an average of 19.6 points and a team-high 6.5 assists, while Nelly Junior Joseph adds 13.8 points and a team-high 11 rebounds per game.

Wyoming Cowboys Preview

The Wyoming Cowboys have an 11-13 record this season and are sitting in 9th place in the Mountain West. Wyoming is coming off a 57-68 loss to UNLV. The Cowboys are 12-9-2 against the spread, and 10-12-1 in over/under while having a 3-6 road record. 

Offensively, Wyoming is averaging 68.3 points per game, which is 313th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.4 points per game (146th). The Cowboys shoot 44.1% from the field (217th) and 34.6% from beyond the arc (132nd). The Cowboys shoot 67% from the free-throw line (321st) and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game (218th).

Obi Agbim leads Wyoming in scoring with an average of 17.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and a team-high 3.5 assists, while Jordan Nesbitt adds 8.7 points and a team-high 7.2 rebounds per game.

Why the New Mexico Lobos will win

• New Mexico has won 16 of its last 17 games against the Mountain West Conference.
• Wyoming has lost each of its last nine Wednesday night games.
• New Mexico has won the first half in 19 of its last 22 night games at The Pit against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Wyoming Cowboys will win

• The road team has won three of New Mexico’s last four games.
• Wyoming has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games against New Mexico.

Matchup/League Facts

• New Mexico ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.3%).
• New Mexico ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for pace this season (74.0).
• Wyoming ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (4.3).
• Wyoming ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.9).

Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico Lobos Prediction

New Mexico is 6-1 in their 7 meetings against Wyoming, and are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Under is 3-1 in their 4 meetings in New Mexico and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, New Mexico won 61-53 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the total.

In this Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico Lobos Prediction, New Mexico is coming as a -17.5 home favorites. New Mexico is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record this season, and have been almost perfect at home, while Wyoming is struggling on the road. The Lobos are in great form lately, as they are 9-1 in their last 10 games and 5-1 against the spread in their last 6. On the other hand, the Cowboys are 2-7 in their last 9 games, so I don’t think they can keep this one close. Take the New Mexico Lobos and lay the points at home.