
UNLV vs Wyoming Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Wyoming (9-9) vs. UNLV (11-7)
January 21, 2025 11:00 pm EDT
The Line: UNLV -8.5; Over/Under: 134.5
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In this article, we will formulate a UNLV vs Wyoming Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st, at the Thomas & Mack Center. Let’s take a UNLV Rebels vs Wyoming Cowboys pick.
Wyoming is Struggling
Wyoming is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Boise State, Wyoming was defeated 96-55 and in the last game against Colorado State, they lost 79-63. At halftime against Colorado State, they lost 36-28 and in the second half, the defense gave up 43 points on the way to the defeat. Obi Agbim put up 26 points, six rebounds, and two assists.
Wyoming comes into this game with a 9-9 record overall and they have gone 8-7-2 against the spread. Wyoming on the season is averaging 69.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 302nd while the defense is ranked 191st. Obi Agbim has been the top player for Wyoming averaging 18.8 points while shooting 51.9 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from behind the three-point line.
UNLV Has Confidence
UNLV has confidence heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Utah State, UNLV was able to secure the 66-62, and in the last game against San Diego State, they were able ot secure the 76-68 victory. Dedan Thomas Jr put up 19 points, five assists, and one rebound. Brooklyn Hicks also put up 13 points, three rebounds, and one assist.
UNLV comes into this game with an 11-7 record and they have gone 6-11-1 against the spread. UNLV on the season is averaging 71.7 points while their defense is giving up 70.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 259th in the league while the defense is ranked 157th. Dedan Thomas Jr has been the top player this season averaging 15.8 points while shooting 41.6 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from behind the three-point line.
UNLV vs Wyoming Prediction
Yes, Wyoming is struggling, but we are going to take them as underdogs in this game. UNLV’s offense is good, but they aren’t the best offense in college basketball, and they are going to struggle to pull away from here. Wyoming’s offense is averaging 69.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Wyoming will keep it close. Back Wyoming against the spread here.