Fresno State vs Wyoming Picks and Prediction – 1/29/2025

On Tuesday, the Fresno State Bulldogs (5-15) face off against the Wyoming Cowboys (10-10) at the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie, Wyoming. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Wyoming comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games. In a narrow 63-61 victory over UNLV, Obi Agbim played a crucial role for the Cowboys by racking up 19 points. This performance is in line with his season statistics, as Agbim is currently the top scorer for Wyoming, maintaining an average of 18.2 points per game. Jordan Nesbitt follows as the team's second-highest scorer, contributing an average of 8.6 points each game this season. Nesbitt also stands out as Wyoming's leading rebounder, averaging 7.5 rebounds. Meanwhile, Agbim not only excels in scoring but also leads the team in facilitating plays, averaging 3.3 assists per game. Despite their recent win, defensive challenges remain for the Cowboys, who have allowed their opponents to score an average of 72.4 points over the last five games. As they aim to build momentum, Wyoming is not only looking to secure back-to-back wins but is also targeting their fourth victory in conference play this season. On the offensive front, the Cowboys are averaging 68.5 points per game overall, reflecting their consistent scoring efforts.

Fresno State enters this game on a one-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a significant 95-67 defeat against New Mexico, Brian Amuneke stood out for the Bulldogs by contributing 18 points. This season, Amar Aguillard has been the top scorer for Fresno State, with an average of 13.3 points per game. Zaon Collins closely follows as the second-highest scorer on the team, maintaining an average of 13.1 points per game. Leading the Bulldogs in rebounds, Elijah Price boasts an impressive average of 8 rebounds per game. Collins also excels in facilitating plays, topping the team's assists chart with an average of 4.3 assists per game. Defensively, Fresno State has struggled recently, allowing opponents to score an average of 83.4 points over their last five matchups. As they aim to break their current losing streak, the Bulldogs are eager to avoid accruing their ninth loss in conference play this season. On the offensive side, the team scores an average of 72.4 points per game.

Throughout the season, Fresno State's defense has faced significant challenges, particularly during away games where they have consistently given up more than 85 points on average. On the other hand, Wyoming has had a mixed performance at home, securing victories in six out of nine matches. However, their performance within the conference has been less impressive, with losses in six out of nine matchups. Both teams are currently finding it difficult to gain momentum, and they are eager to use this game as a springboard to improve their standing and performance. Final Score Prediction, Wyoming Cowboys win and cover the spread, 76-67.