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Cowboys vs Lobos Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026
Wyoming heads to Albuquerque to face New Mexico in a Mountain West matchup at The Pit on Saturday night (8:00 PM ET, CBSS). Both teams are 10-3, but the setting matters. New Mexico has been perfect at home, and this is one of the tougher environments in the league when the Lobos get rolling early.
The number is telling you the market respects Wyoming’s offense but still expects New Mexico to separate with home-court edge. With a total of 152.5, the game script is a big deal. If Wyoming dictates pace and gets to the line, the dog stays live. If New Mexico turns this into a run-and-pressure game at The Pit, the favorite can cover quickly.
Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico Lobos Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should monitor updated college basketball odds as the market moves closer to tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Cowboys | +265 | +7.5 (-112) | 152.5 |
| New Mexico Lobos | -333 | -7.5 (-108) | 152.5 |
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Form
Wyoming’s offense is the reason they’re live in this spot. They are scoring 85 points per game with a pace that creates volume, and that volume matters as an underdog because it gives you more paths to stay inside a number. They also get to the line and convert, which is the best way to stabilize scoring on the road when shots go cold.
The win over Air Force (68-56) showed a cleaner version of what Wyoming wants: defend well enough to avoid playing from behind, then let their guards and secondary scorers carry the possession-to-possession load. If Wyoming is taking care of the ball and getting free throws late, +7.5 is a real cushion.
For recent results and trends, use the Wyoming Cowboys stats and results.
New Mexico Lobos Betting Form
New Mexico is priced like a clear home team, and the perfect home record is the reason. Even with the recent loss to Boise State, the Lobos have shown they can control games at The Pit with energy, pressure, and scoring balance. They do not need one player to go nuclear to get margin at home, they just need consistent defensive possessions and enough rebound control to keep opponents out of rhythm.
Offensively, New Mexico’s free throw shooting is a quiet edge, especially if this is tight late. If the Lobos build a small lead, they can protect it better than most teams because they can close trips at the stripe. The other factor is depth. When New Mexico is rotating bodies and staying aggressive, road teams tend to have a rough five-minute stretch, and that is often where a spread cover is created.
For form and splits, check the New Mexico Lobos schedule and stats.
Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico Lobos Matchup Breakdown
This is a pace and whistle game. Wyoming wants possessions and points, and they are comfortable playing through contact because they can get to the line. New Mexico’s best path is to make those possessions harder, especially early, and turn a few empty trips into a quick run that forces Wyoming to chase.
The spread number is also a statement about environment. The Pit can flip momentum fast, so Wyoming has to avoid the two-minute collapse that turns a one-possession game into a double-digit hole. If the Cowboys can keep their turnovers down and turn this into half-court trips more often than not, they can hang inside 7.5 even if they lose.
The total is a chess match. Wyoming’s scoring and tempo point to the over, but New Mexico can slow the game with half-court execution and limit clean transition points if they are getting back and finishing defensive possessions with rebounds.
Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico Lobos Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Wyoming +7.5. The Cowboys have the offensive profile you want when you are taking points: pace, free throws, and enough scoring options to survive variance. New Mexico can absolutely win at home, but asking them to win by eight against a team that can score this quickly is a larger ask than the record suggests.
On the total, I lean over 152.5. Wyoming pushes volume, and if New Mexico is scoring efficiently at home, you can get to the mid-150s without needing a perfect shooting night. The risk is a slow start or a game that becomes free throw heavy without enough made shots, but I still see the ceiling higher than the floor here.
Best Bet: Wyoming Cowboys +7.5 (-112)
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