New Mexico (3-5) vs Wyoming (1-7)
Game Info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 4:00 pm (University Stadium)
Betting Odds: New Mexico -7.5 / Wyoming +7.5 --- Over/Under: 60.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate a Wyoming vs New Mexico prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 2nd at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 10 matchup.
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys are 1-7 (1-3) this year after they lost to Utah State by a score of 27-25 in their last game. Wyoming trailed 17-10 at halftime, but they led 25-24 late in the fourth, before allowing a field goal as time expired for the loss. The Cowboys outgained Utah State by a total of 470-378, lost the turnover battle 2-0, and went 8-16 on third down in the game. Kaden Anderson threw for 182 yards on 15 completions, while Sam Scott rushed for 115 yards and one score.
Wyoming has also lost to San Jose State and San Diego State by scores of 24-14 and 27-24 during this three-game losing streak. The Wyoming offense has scored 18.4 points per game with 175.3 passing yards and 128.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 30 points per game this season. The Cowboys have gone 36.6% on third down and 10-15 on fourth down through eight games. Kaden Anderson has completed 59.6% of his passes for 377 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Sam Scott has rushed for 424 yards and three scores.
New Mexico Lobos Betting Preview
The New Mexico Lobos are 3-5 (2-2) this season after they lost to Colorado State by a score of 17-6 in their last game. New Mexico led 3-0 in the second quarter, but they allowed the next 17 points in the game for the loss. The Lobos outgained CSU by a total of 453-334, lost the turnover battle 4-0, and went 5-15 on third down in the game. Devon Dampier threw for 319 yards and two interceptions, while Ryan Davis caught nine passes for 146 yards.
New Mexico had won their previous three games against Utah State, Air Force, and New Mexico State. The UNM offense has scored 33.8 points per game with 259.9 passing yards and 208.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 39.8 points per game this season. The Lobos have gone 43.7% on third down and 10-15 on fourth down so far this season. Devon Dampier has completed 58.8% of his passes for 2,079 yards, nine touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, while also rushing for 538 yards and 10 scores.
Why New Mexico will cover
- Wyoming has lost 20 of its last 21 games as a road underdog.
- The favorite has won 11 of New Mexico's last 12 games.
- New Mexico has covered the spread in four of its last five games against Wyoming.
- Wyoming has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of New Mexico's last 10 games against conference opponents at University Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of Wyoming's last 12 November games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- New Mexico ranks 131st among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (39.8).
- New Mexico ranks 131st among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (478.4).
- Wyoming ranks T128th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (8.1).
- Wyoming ranks 127th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (4.4).
Wyoming vs New Mexico Prediction
New Mexico comes into this matchup after having their three-game winning streak snapped last time out, but they have played very well over their last four games. Wyoming has been a big disappointment this season and their offense has really let them down. Pretty much everyone has success against this New Mexico defense, but I don’t think Wyoming has the firepower to keep pace here. Take New Mexico to cover at home.