San Diego State vs Wyoming Prediction College Football Picks 10/12/24

In this article, we will formulate a San Diego State vs Wyoming prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 12th at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 7 matchup. 

San Diego State Aztecs Betting Preview

The San Diego State Aztecs are 2-3 (1-0) this season after they defeated Hawaii by a score of 27-24 in their last game. San Diego State led 17-10 at halftime but needed a touchdown drive in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. The Aztecs were outgained by a total of 356-323, won the turnover battle 1-0, and went 6-16 on third down in the game. Danny O’Neil threw for 224 yards and one touchdown, while Marquez Cooper rushed for 109 yards and two scores. 

San Diego State defeated Texas A&M-Commerce by a score of 45-14 in their opener but lost to Oregon State, California, and Central Michigan in the next three games. The SDSU offense has scored 21.8 points per game with 191.4 passing yards and 130.6 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22.4 points per game this season. The Aztecs have gone 35.1% on third down and 7-13 on fourth down so far this season. Danny O’Neil has completed 62.8% of his passes for 791 yards and five touchdowns, while Marquez Cooper has rushed for 583 yards and five scores. 

Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview

The Wyoming Cowboys are 1-4 (1-0) this year after they defeated Air Force by a score of 31-19 in their last game. Wyoming trailed 13-7 at halftime, but they scored the next 17 points in the game for the win. The Cowboys outgained Air Force by a total of 361-320, tied the turnover battle at zero, and went 7-14 on third down in the game. Evan Svoboda threw for 165 yards on 15 completions, while Sam Scott rushed for 97 yards and one score. 

Wyoming had lost their first four games of the season against Arizona State, Idaho, BYU, and North Texas. The Wyoming offense has scored 16.4 points per game with 141.4 passing yards and 100.6 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 32.4 points per game this season. The Cowboys have gone 36.5% on third down and 6-10 on fourth down through five games. Evan Svoboda has completed 49.1% of his passes for 628 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Sam Scott has rushed for 180 yards and one score. 

Why Wyoming will cover

• Wyoming has won each of its last five home games against conference opponents.
• San Diego State has lost each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Wyoming has covered the spread in each of its last four home games against conference opponents.

Why San Diego State will cover

• San Diego State has won eight of its last nine October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Wyoming has lost four of its last five games.
• San Diego State has covered the spread in each of its last four road games in October.
• Wyoming has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wyoming’s last four games as an underdog has gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of San Diego State’s last four road games has gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wyoming ranks T129th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (10.4).
• Wyoming ranks T127th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (12.6).
• San Diego State ranks T117th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (3.2).
• San Diego State ranks T116th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (8.8).

San Diego State vs Wyoming Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup looking to go 2-0 in conference play after picking up a win in their last game. Wyoming has allowed quite a few points in three of their four losses this season, but they play a San Diego State team that is not very good offensively. The Aztecs have averaged about 15 points in their last four games, so I don’t think they are going to take advantage of a bad Wyoming defense. Take the under in this game.