Wyoming vs Utah Valley 12/11/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Utah Valley Wolverines and Wyoming Cowboys face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Arena-Auditorium. When these two teams faced off in December of 2020 it was Wyoming that won 93-88. 

The Utah Valley Wolverines come into this game with a 7-2 record overall and they have gone 6-2 against the spread. Two games ago Utah Valley beat BYU 72-65  but they followed that up with a loss in their last game against Southern Utah. The offense could only manage 56 points in the last game and that led to the loss. Utah Valley is averaging 74.4 points while their defense is giving up 64.1 points per game. Center Fardaws Aimaq has been the top player for Utah Valley averaging 20.4 points while shooting 51.4 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. There are three different players who are averaging at least 12 points per game. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Wyoming Cowboys who sit with an 8-1 record overall and they have gone 5-2-1 against the spread. The Cowboys have played well this season, but in their last game Arizona they struggled losing 94-65. Wyoming is averaging 80.3 points while their defense is giving up 62.9 points per game. Wyoming likes to play a faster pace and they want to push the pace in this game. Graham Ike has been the top player for Wyoming averaging 20.3 points while shooting 54.7 percent from the field. There are five different players who are averaging at least 10.3 points per game. 

Utah Valley is 4-0 against the spread in their last four road games. The over is 5-1 in Cowboys last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.

These are both strong offensive teams, and there will be no shortage of scoring in this game. I especially expect Wyoming is going to keep this game fast, and that will lead to this game being a shootout. Back the over to cash. In terms of the side it’s a lean to Wyoming to cover the spread.