San José State Spartans vs Wyoming Cowboys Picks and Predictions for Saturday January 24 2026
Use Code WWWC The San José State Spartans head to Laramie to take on the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with tipoff scheduled for 4:00 PM ET at Arena-Auditorium. This Mountain West matchup will be televised on MWN. Wyoming comes in as a heavy home favorite on the moneyline at -800, while San José State is priced at +550. The Cowboys are also laying 12.5 points with Wyoming -12.5 (-118) and San José State +12.5 (-102), and the total is set at 145.5 with the Over -110 and the Under -110. Make sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily betting coverage and college hoops predictions.
Spartans Trying to Steady the Ship Away From Home
San José State enters this game at 6-13 overall, and while the road record was not provided in the game notes, the recent results show a team that’s been searching for answers on both ends. Over the last five games, the Spartans have recently lost to Nevada 87-54, UNLV 76-62, GCU 76-58, and Fresno 70-55, with their lone recent win coming against Air Force 70-62. That stretch highlights the challenge for San José State: when the offense stalls early, it can become difficult to generate enough stops to stay within range.
From a stat profile standpoint, the Spartans are scoring 70.7 points per game and allowing 76.2 points per game. They are shooting 43% from the field and pulling down 31.2 rebounds per game, which puts pressure on them to be sharp in shot quality because they’re not consistently winning the possession battle. San José State is also averaging 10.3 assists per game, a number that suggests they can struggle to create easy looks when opponents force them into half-court sets.
The defensive disruption is modest but not nonexistent. The Spartans average 2.0 blocks and 6.1 steals per game, which means their best path to competing is usually through effort plays—getting into passing lanes, changing tempo, and preventing clean entries into the lane. The issue is that Wyoming’s offensive numbers are strong enough that a few missed rotations can snowball quickly. If San José State wants to hang around, it has to keep Wyoming off the free-flowing possessions that turn into runs, especially in this building.
Get Free $30 Credit for Premium Picks + Exclusive Discounts
Subscribe Now
Cowboys Looking to Rebound After a Tough Stretch
Wyoming comes into this matchup at 11-8 overall, and while the home record was not provided in the game notes, the Cowboys clearly need a response after a difficult run of results. Over the last five games, Wyoming has recently lost to Boise State 81-65, Fresno 63-60, San Diego State 74-57, and Nevada 92-83, while recently winning over UNLV 98-66. That one win shows the ceiling is still there, but the recent losses indicate Wyoming has been vulnerable when opponents speed them up or force them into tougher shots late in possessions.
Statistically, Wyoming has the more reliable overall profile. The Cowboys average 80.3 points per game while allowing 72.7 points per game, and they shoot 47% from the field. They also pull down 37.2 rebounds per game and average 14.5 assists per game, which typically translates into more consistent scoring chances across 40 minutes. Against a San José State team that is allowing 76.2 points per game, Wyoming has a clear opportunity to get back to its offensive identity.
Defensively, Wyoming’s numbers point to a balanced approach rather than pure chaos. The Cowboys average 2.5 blocks and 7.2 steals per game, which gives them enough playmaking on defense to force the occasional runout without overextending. In a matchup where the opponent averages just 10.3 assists, Wyoming’s ability to stay sound, keep the ball in front, and finish possessions with rebounds could be the separator. If Wyoming controls the glass and avoids letting San José State generate easy points off turnovers, it’s in a strong position to cover a large number.
San José State Spartans vs Wyoming Cowboys Pick
San José State Spartans vs Wyoming Cowboys Pick
- Wyoming -12.5 (-118)
Wyoming is the side I’m backing because the Cowboys have a sizable edge in offensive production (80.3 points per game vs. 70.7) and efficiency (47% shooting vs. 43%), and they also rebound at a higher rate (37.2 per game vs. 31.2). San José State’s recent losses include a 33-point defeat at Nevada (87-54), which reinforces how quickly the Spartans can fall behind when the offense dries up. Wyoming hasn’t played its best basketball lately, but this is a get-right spot against a team that allows 76.2 points per game and doesn’t consistently generate assisted offense. If the Cowboys can build an early lead and keep San José State out of transition, the matchup sets up for Wyoming to win by margin at home.
San José State Spartans vs Wyoming Cowboys Total Pick
- Under 145.5 (-110)
I’m taking the Under because I see a game script where Wyoming controls pace and San José State struggles to contribute enough scoring to push this number over. The Spartans average 70.7 points per game and are coming off several games where their offense didn’t travel well, including the 54-point output at Nevada. Wyoming’s recent stretch also includes lower-scoring performances like the 63-60 loss at Fresno, and if the Cowboys get ahead, there’s less incentive to play fast. For me, this total is most vulnerable only if San José State unexpectedly finds rhythm from start to finish, and I’m not projecting that based on the recent form.
Final Score Prediction: Wyoming 78, San José State 62
Betting on College Basketball?
- Join Winners and Whiners premium for free and get a free $30 coupon with code FREE30
- Get started and wager on college hoops today with our favorite online sportsbooks
- Claim a CBB betting bonus offer with the best sportsbook promos
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
