The Ohio Bobcats (9-4) and the Wyoming Cowboys (7-5) face off in Tucson on Friday in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio vs. Wyoming odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Bobcats had a strong season, going on a 7-game winning streak before losing to Toledo in the MAC Championship. They had a 9-4 record against the spread (ATS), going 8-1 in their final 9 games. Ohio had an Over/Under record of 7-5-1 and scored more than 50 points twice. The current O/U of 41 would be the lowest total for an Ohio game, by over 10 points, in its last 10 games.
QB Kurtis Rourke led the Bobcats offense with 3,256 yards and 25 passing TDs with an additional 4 TDs and 249 rushing yards before suffering a season-ending knee injury. QB CJ Harris took over the offense, which leaned more on RB Sieh Bangura (940 rushing yards, 12 TDs). The Ohio offense ranked 37th in the nation with 424.3 yards per game and its defense ranked 116th, giving up 437.4 YPG.
Wyoming lost its final 2 games of the season after a 4-game win streak. The Cowboys finished the season with a 6-6 record ATS and an Over/Under record of 5-7. The Under hit in each of their final 5 games. The current O/U of 41 would be the 2nd-lowest point total in their last 10 games.
QB Andrew Peasley threw for 1,388 yards and 9 TDs tand rushed for 330 yards and 2 TDs. RB Titus Swen was the star of the Cowboys offense with 1,039 yards and 8 TDs. The Wyoming offense ranked 118th with 315.5 YPG and its defense ranked 57th, allowing 369.3 YPG.
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Ohio vs. Wyoming odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 6:14 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Ohio -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Wyoming +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread (ATS): Ohio -2.5 (-111) | Wyoming +2.5 (-109)
- Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Ohio vs. Wyoming picks and predictions
Prediction
Ohio 27, Wyoming 24
Moneyline
BET OHIO (-135).
The Bobcats’ offense was rolling prior to the MAC Championship, scoring 32-plus points in their previous 4 games. Expect Harris and company to come out strong and look to attack a Cowboys rush defense that gave up 149.5 yards per game.
Against the spread
LEAN OHIO -2.5 (-111).
The Bobcats are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games. Wyoming is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 bowl games, but closed its season 1-3 ATS in its last 4 games. This game should remain close with the Bobcats edging the Cowboys for an ATS victory.
Over/Under
BET OVER 41.5 (-110).
Both teams combined have had an O/U line of under 41 in just 1 of their last 20 combined games. Escaping the cold weather and playing in ideal Arizona conditions, each team should find success on offense whether it be on the ground for Ohio or primarily through the air for Wyoming.
The Over is 4-0 in the Bobcats last 4 non-conference games and 4-0 in Wyoming’s last 4 games against MAC teams.
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