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Wyoming @ Boise State

Regular Season Records: Wyoming 25-7; Boise State 25-7

What to Know

The Boise State Broncos and the Wyoming Cowboys are set to clash at 9:30 p.m. ET March 11 at Thomas & Mack Center in the third round of the Mountain West Conference Tournament. Both teams are tiptoeing into their matchup after sneaking past their previous opponents.

Boise State came out on top in a nail-biter against the Nevada Wolf Pack on Thursday, sneaking past 71-69. The Broncos' guard Emmanuel Akot looked sharp as he had 22 points.

Speaking of close games: Wyoming earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the UNLV Rebels 59-56.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Boise State is expected to win a tight contest on Friday. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Boise State, who are 15-15 against the spread.

Boise State came up short against the Cowboys when the two teams last met earlier in the regular season, falling 72-65. Can the Broncos avenge their loss, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll soon find out.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Thomas & Mack Center -- Las Vegas, Nevada
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV

Odds

The Broncos are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Cowboys, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Boise State have won 12 out of their last 14 games against Wyoming.

  • Feb 03, 2022 - Wyoming 72 vs. Boise State 65
  • Jan 25, 2022 - Boise State 65 vs. Wyoming 62
  • Jan 13, 2021 - Boise State 90 vs. Wyoming 70
  • Jan 11, 2021 - Boise State 83 vs. Wyoming 60
  • Feb 04, 2020 - Boise State 67 vs. Wyoming 62
  • Jan 01, 2020 - Boise State 65 vs. Wyoming 54
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Boise State 77 vs. Wyoming 52
  • Jan 02, 2019 - Boise State 69 vs. Wyoming 55
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Boise State 95 vs. Wyoming 87
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Wyoming 79 vs. Boise State 78
  • Feb 18, 2017 - Boise State 91 vs. Wyoming 87
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Boise State 80 vs. Wyoming 65
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Boise State 94 vs. Wyoming 71
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Boise State 81 vs. Wyoming 71

Injury Report for Boise State

  • Kobe Young: Out (Not Injury Related)
  • RJ Keene: Out (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for Wyoming

  • Kenny Foster: Out (Ankle)