Wyoming at Illinois odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Wyoming Cowboys at Illinois Fighting’ Illini odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Wyoming Cowboys open the season Saturday against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (BTN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Wyoming vs. Illinois odds, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Cowboys were hit hard by defections via the transfer portal, including star RB Xazavian Valladay, who is now at Arizona State. Wyoming must start anew under center, too, losing productive WR Isaiah Neyer to Texas. It will be a slow go for the Pokes early on.

The Fighting Illini turn to former Syracuse starting QB Tommy DeVito to try and snap a streak of 10 consecutive seasons with a losing record. Illinois made some strides down the stretch, and new offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. is a good add to Bret Bielema’s staff.

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Wyoming at Illinois odds

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  • Money line (ML): Wyoming +370 (bet $100 to win $370) | Illinois -520 (bet $520 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wyoming +10.5 (-105) | Illinois -10.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

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Wyoming at Illinois picks and predictions

Prediction

Illinois 25, Wyoming 12

Money line

Illinois (-520) is expected to be a little better this season, and should challenge for bowl eligibility. Wyoming (+370) was crushed by the transfer portal, and have a lot of big shoes to fill. Look for the Illini to get off to a quick start in this one, the 1st-ever meeting between these universities.

However, risking more than 5 times your potential return isn’t a recommended strategy normally, but especially on a team like the Illini, which has had limited success recently.

AVOID.

Against the spread

Take ILLINOIS -10.5 (-115), not so much because the Illini will be a powerhouse, but because Wyoming +10.5 (-105) is expected to struggle out of the gate.

The Illini pushed as a double-digit favorite last season against Charlotte, winning 24-14 as a 10-point fave on Oct. 2. The last time the Illini won as a double-digit fave was Nov. 2, 2019, against Rutgers 38-10. They’re actually 3-1 ATS since the start of the 2019 campaign as a favorite of 10 or more points.

Over/Under

The UNDER 43.5 (-103) is the lean in this matchup, but play it lightly.

In this day and age of college football, playing Unders in risky business. But Wyoming is going to struggle to move the chains, and Illinois isn’t exactly an offensive juggernaut.

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March Madness: Indiana vs. Wyoming odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Indiana vs. Wyoming odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Indiana Hoosiers (20-13) and Wyoming Cowboys (25-8) tussle Tuesday for the No. 12 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Championship Tournament. Tip-off from UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, is slated for 9:10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Indiana vs. Wyoming odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Indiana went just 2-7 from Feb. 5-March 5, but the Hoosiers acquitted themselves well enough in the Big Ten Tournament to earn a berth in Dayton. Indiana defeated Michigan 74-69 and current-No. 16-ranked Illinois 65-63 before falling in a close game 80-77 against No. 19 Iowa in the semifinals. IU led the Hawkeyes by 8 points with fewer than 5 minutes to play.

Wyoming built up enough credit with 11 Quad 1-2 victories to withstand a 4-5 mark down the stretch before bowing out to Boise State in the Mountain West tourney to make it into the NCAA field. The Cowboys excel at both ends of the free-throw frequency exchange, in and around the paint on offense, and in defending the arc at the other end. Wyoming is making its second NCAA appearance since 2002.

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Indiana vs. Wyoming odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Indiana -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Wyoming +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Indiana -3.5 (-115) | Wyoming +3.5 (-107)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 132.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Indiana vs. Wyoming odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Indiana 70, Wyoming 65

Money line

PASS.

Indiana is a consideration at -165, but don’t figure on the line movement needed to put that price on the board.

Against the spread

The Hoosiers have won four in a row ATS. Wyoming is 1-4 ATS in its last five.

Wyoming’s offense has been stifled of late and hurt by turnovers recently, shooting just 38.5% from the field across seven games since Feb. 23. The Cowboys play their home games at high elevation, and they have a sharper-than-average home-road differential.

Indiana is a young team playing much better late-season ball under first-year head coach Mike Woodson. Look for IU’s athleticism to force some easy turnover-transition looks and for the Hoosiers — who just may be the sixth- or seventh-best team in this possibly loose East bracket — to advance with a win by 4 or more points.

BACK INDIANA -3.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The mid-paced Hoosiers and slow-down Cowboys are producing a total low enough to leverage on the high side. Some positive shooting regression, transition-game buckets, and a decent expectation for a lot of foul shots makes for a moderate lean on the OVER 132.5 (-110).

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Wyoming at Colorado State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Wyoming Cowboys at Colorado State Rams odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets in a Mountain West battle.

The Wyoming Cowboys (22-4, 11-2 Mountain West) visit the Colorado State Rams (21-4, 11-4) Wednesday at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colo. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Below, we look at the Wyoming vs. Colorado State odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Cowboys are coming off a 75-67 win against Air Force, although they’ve failed to cover their last two games. Wyoming lost 75-66 at New Mexico Feb. 15 in its most recent road outing.

The Rams are likely champing at the bit to get back on the court after getting routed 72-51 at UNLV Saturday in their last action. It was the team’s first loss since falling 84-78 in overtime Jan. 31 at Wyoming.

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Wyoming at Colorado State odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Wyoming +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Colorado State -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Wyoming +6.5 (-115) | Colorado State -6.5 (-107)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Wyoming at Colorado State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado State 74, Wyoming 70

Money line

Colorado State (-280) is too expensive on the money line, costing you over two and a half times your potential return.

PASS.

Against the spread

WYOMING +6.5 (-115) is worth a small-unit play. The Cowboys are catching over three baskets in a game which should be super competitive and close. These teams are nearly a mirror of each other, and the last time they faced each other the game was decided in overtime.

Colorado State might have given bettors a lot more confidence until getting pounded last time out in Las Vegas against the Runnin’ Rebels. It should be much better at home, but the safe play is taking the Cowboys to lasso the cash.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 144.5 (-110) is the lean, ever so slightly. The Under has cashed in each of the past seven on the road for Wyoming while going 13-5 in the last 18 games overall for Colorado State.

The last time these teams played, we saw the Over cash, but that was also decided in overtime. We should see a lower score in this one.

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Colorado State at Wyoming odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Colorado State Rams at Wyoming Cowboys odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 22 Colorado State Rams (16-2, 6-2 MWC) lock horns and match wits with the Wyoming Cowboys (16-3, 5-1) Monday in Laramie, Wyo. The battle at Arena Auditorium is slated to tip off at 8 p.m. ET (on FS1). Below, we look at the Colorado State vs. Wyoming odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Colorado State was stunned as a 14-point home favorite in an 88-74 loss to UNLV 88-74. The Rebels had logged just one prior road win before the upset. CSU was undone by a UNLV squad that shot 41.4% (12-for-29) behind the 3-point line. The loss snapped a five-game win streak for the Rams.

After a 65-62 loss at first-place Boise State Tuesday, Wyoming bounced back with a 63-61 triumph at Air Force Friday. The Cowboys covered as 5-point underdogs at the Broncos but failed to cover the spread as 7.5-point favorites in the win vs. the Falcons. The slow-down Cowboys own the nation’s eighth-best, home-floor effective field-goal rate (59.7%).

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Colorado State at Wyoming odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Colorado State -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Wyoming -103 (bet $100 to win $103)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Colorado State -1.5 (-102) | Wyoming +1.5 (-122)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Colorado State at Wyoming odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado State 75. Wyoming 72

Money line

TAKE COLORADO STATE (-117).

Look for CSU to bounce back from its shaky Friday loss. Wyoming opponents have been abysmal from 3-point range, and the defense is likely just due partial credit there.

Wyoming plays at a slower end of the tempo scale, and that has suited the Rams just fine most of the season.

Against the spread

The Cowboys are 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight home games against foes playing .600 ball on the road. The Rams are 8-4 ATS vs. winning teams.

Consider the ML wager the best play, but more aggressive bettors may want to back the RAMS -1.5 (-102).

Over/Under

AVOID.

Recent O/U results for both bear out the fact it has been difficult to peg either as a decent Over or Under candidate.

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Idaho Potato Bowl: Kent State vs. Wyoming odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Kent State vs. Wyoming odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kent State Golden Flashes (7-6) meet the Wyoming Cowboys (6-6) at the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tuesday at Albertsons Stadium in Boise. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Kent State vs. Wyoming odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Kent State came up short in the MAC Championship Game against Northern Illinois Dec. 4, falling 41-23. This is Kent State’s fifth-ever bowl game. It won 51-41 over Utah State in the Frisco Bowl, its first-ever bowl win. They were 0-3 in their first three postseason games, including a loss to Delaware in the 1954 Refrigerator Bowl.

Wyoming is making its first trip to a bowl game since Dec. 31, 2019, a 38-17 victory over Georgia State in the Arizona Bowl. The Cowboys also won their only previous Idaho Potato Bowl, topping Central Michigan Dec. 22, 2017.

Kent State vs. Wyoming odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Kent State +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Wyoming -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kent State +3.5 (-122) | Wyoming -3.5 (-102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Wyoming 31, Kent State 29

Money line

Play WYOMING (-165) straight up, and don’t worry about the points in what should be a close game. Kent State (+133) snapped its bowl win drought in 2019, winning the Frisco Bowl, but that’s still just one bowl ever. This team is learning how to win big games, and they’re not quite there yet. The Golden Flashes were shut down at Ford Field in the MAC title game, and they’ll be denied here, too.

Against the spread

Play KENT STATE +3.5 (-122) catching the three and a hook. I think Wyoming -3.5 (-102) wins the game, but the Golden Flashes should be able to keep it close on the Smurf Turf in Boise.

Over/Under

The lean is to the OVER 58.5 (-120), ever so slightly. Kent State rolled up 32.6 PPG this season, and it allowed 35.1 PPG. Wyoming isn’t quite as prolific, however, going for just 23.2 PPG in a mostly ground-based offensive attack, while yielding 22.5 PPG. The pass defense was especially strong, allowing just 177.5 yards per game to rank eighth in the country. They’ll give QB Dustin Crum fits all afternoon.

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Wyoming at Boise State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Wyoming at Boise State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Wyoming Cowboys (5-4, 1-4 MWC) and Boise State Broncos (5-4, 3-2) meet for a Saturday 9 p.m. ET game at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Below, we look at the Wyoming vs. Boise State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Wyoming snapped a four-game losing skid with a 31-17 win over Colorado State last week. The Cowboys’ 31 points marked the team’s most since Sept. 18 as Wyoming scored a total of just 38 points during its losing skid. The Cowboys now travel to a venue where they have never won in seven visits.

The Broncos lost their last two home games but are 3-1 over their last four games overall. Boise State is coming off a 40-14 win at Fresno State where it was a four-point underdog but leveraged three Bulldogs turnovers and 91 penalty yards in the road conquest.

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Wyoming at Boise State odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Wyoming +420 (bet $100 to win $420) | Boise State -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wyoming +13.5 (-107) | Boise State -13.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Wyoming at Boise State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Boise State 27, Wyoming 14

Money line

There is some lean toward the visiting Cowboys here, and the Smurf Turf magic of years gone by seems to have dissipated, but focus on the ATS play for the best value: PASS.

Against the spread

Last week Boise State managed a second straight ATS win for the first time in seven tries (1-5 in the previous six games following ATS victory).

The Cowboys are 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings in Boise.

Negative turnover margins greased the skids of Wyoming’s recent four-game slide. The Cowboys were a combined minus-9 over games Oct. 16, Oct. 23, and Oct. 30.

Peg some lean toward UW’s offense and some fade on BSU’s when it comes to finishing drives — with analytics showing some discrepancies with how these teams move the ball in their own end, between the 30s, and beyond.

TAKE THE COWBOYS +13.5 (-107).

Over/Under

The Under is 5-1 in the last six meeting between these sides, and is 6-1 in the Broncos’ last seven MWC tilts.

The Broncos want to pass to leverage their 27th-ranked aerial attack (276.3 yards per game), but the Cowboys rank fourth in FBS in defending the pass (155.7 yards allowed per game). When Wyoming has the ball, it figures to utilize the ground game.

BACK THE UNDER 48.5 (-120).

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Colorado State at Wyoming odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado State Rams at Wyoming Cowboys odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado State Rams (3-5, 2-2 Mountain West) and Wyoming Cowboys (4-4, 0-4) meet Saturday at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyo. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Colorado State vs. Wyoming odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings according to the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

The Rams opened conference play with wins over San Jose State and on the road against New Mexico, but setbacks at Utah State and home to Boise State has splashed cold water on their momentum. The Under is 3-0 in their previous three games and 6-1 across the past seven outings.

The Cowboys opened the non-conference slate 4-0 SU/1-2-1 ATS, but they have dropped and failed to cover each of their four MWC contests. Wyoming lost 27-21 at San Jose State last week. Prior to that, the Cowboys mustered just 3 total points in the previous two games.

Colorado State at Wyoming odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Colorado State -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Wyoming +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Colorado State -3.5 (+100) | Wyoming +3.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

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Colorado State at Wyoming odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Wyoming 18, Colorado State 16

Money line

These two teams are rather evenly matched, and this is the best chance for WYOMING (+140) to pick up the win. Wyoming ranks 22nd in the nation with just 321.5 total yards per game, and a mere 151.8 passing yards per game to rank third.

Colorado State has struggled on offense, as has Wyoming. This will be a low-scoring game with points at a premium. Back the home side in a close battle.

Against the spread

WYOMING +3.5 (-120) is the best play on the board, as 3 and a hook in a game featuring two above-average defenses is quite a big number. Plus, the Cowboys are at home. Wyoming is 2-2 SU in four games at home this season, while Colorado State is 2-2 SU in four road outings. Expect this to be decided in the final moments of Saturday’s game.

Over/Under

UNDER 40.5 (-103) is the lean here. The temperatures will be in the low 60’s, unseasonably warm for this time of year in Laramie. But winds will be gusting 20-25 mph, so that will wreak havoc on the pass and kicking games. Look for plenty of rushing attempts, which keep the clock moving. Under bettors love that type forecast.

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Fresno State at Wyoming odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Fresno State at Wyoming odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Fresno State Bulldogs (4-2, 1-1 MWC) and Wyoming Cowboys (4-1, 0-1) meet for a Saturday 3:30 p.m. ET game at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyo. Below, we look at the Fresno State vs. Wyoming odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Fresno State played a pair of ranked Pac-12 teams tough last month, losing 31-24 at Oregon and then defeating UCLA 40-37. The victory over the Bruins was the middle of three straight wins for the Bulldogs. That run came to an end Oct. 2 at Hawaii with a disappointing 27-24 setback. FSU was idle last week.

The Cowboys had won four straight games, albeit against a weak schedule, before tasting defeat last week. Wyoming went just 3-for-12 on third downs and amassed just 257 total yards in a 24-14 loss at Air Force. The Cowboys were outscored, 10-0, in the second half of that game.

Fresno State at Wyoming odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Fresno State -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Wyoming +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Fresno State -3.5 (+100) | Wyoming +3.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Fresno State at Wyoming odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Wyoming 28, Fresno State 27

Money line

Wyoming was partially undone at Air Force when the Falcons went a combined 10-for-20 on third and fourth downs. But the Cowboys have a solid defense, especially so in the backfield, and that figures to help them against a Fresno squad piling up nearly 400 passing yards per game.

BACK THE COWBOYS (+133).

Against the spread

Wyoming is 8-3 ATS over its last 11 home games. Fresno State is 1-4 ATS over its last five road games.

FSU is coming off a road game at Hawaii and then a bye week. Look for the Cowboys to keep this one close.

BACK WYOMING +3.5 (-125).

Over/Under

AVOID: the Over has a slight lean, but it doesn’t figure to be anything actionable.

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Wyoming at Northern Illinois odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Wyoming at Northern Illinois odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Wyoming Cowboys (1-0) and Northern Illinois Huskies (1-0) meet Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Ill., for a 1:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we look at the Wyoming vs. Northern Illinois odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Wyoming was lucky to escape at home against FCS Montana State in the opener. Montana State carried a 7-3 lead into the fourth quarter before the offense finally picked up for both sides.

The Bobcats held a 16-12 lead with 2:17 to go, but Cowboys QB Sean Chambers provided the late heroics with a 21-yard scoring strike to TE Treyton Welch with 47 ticks left in regulation for the winner.

Meanwhile, NIU raised a lot of eyebrows by surprising Georgia Tech 22-21. Michigan State transfer QB Rocky Lombardi paid immediate dividends with the TD strike with 38 seconds left in regulation. The Huskies elected to go for two rather than the game-tying extra point, and they converted for the outright win as 19-point underdogs.

Wyoming at Northern Illinois odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 6:40 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Wyoming -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Northern Illinois +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wyoming -6.5 (-115) | Northern Illinois +6.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Wyoming at Northern Illinois odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Northern Illinois 26, Wyoming 23

Money line

I really like what I saw from NORTHERN ILLINOIS (+220) last weekend in Atlanta. Apparently, the books don’t share my enthusiasm for Lombardi and the NIU offense, as the Huskies are nearly touchdown underdogs on home field.

Take advantage, as Northern Illinois is a nice value against a Wyoming team with a solid quarterback and running back, but not much else.

Against the spread

If you’re not feeling the Huskies straight up, play NORTHERN ILLINOIS +6.5 (-105) with the points. After an impressive road win over a Power 5 team, the Huskies are underdogs to a Mountain West team that struggled to beat a mediocre FCS foe. I don’t get it. Roll with the Huskies for the W and cover.

My biggest concern is that Georgia Tech hung 286 rushing yards on NIU, and Wyoming had RB Xazavian Valladay, a guy capable of housing it each time he touches the pill.

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Over/Under

OVER 44.5 (-108) is the lean here. Both of these teams had long spells of offensive struggles last week in their victories.

I think Lombardi and the NIU offense can be a little more consistent. They ran the ball OK, and lost in the late-game heroics was the fact Lombardi threw for just 136 yards and a pair of scores. RB Harrison Waylee can match Valladay in the ground game, and this one has the potential to be near 50 total points.

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Wyoming at New Mexico odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Wyoming Cowboys at New Mexico Lobos sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Wyoming Cowboys (2-2 overall, 2-2 MWC) are saddled up for a trek to Albuquerque, N.M., to take on the New Mexico Lobos (0-5, 0-5) Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. ET in a Mountain West tussle at Dreamstyle Stadium. Below, we analyze the Wyoming-New Mexico college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Wyoming at New Mexico: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Wyoming -834 (bet $834 to win $100) | New Mexico +545 (bet $100 to win $545)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wyoming -17.5 (-110) | New Mexico +17.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Wyoming at New Mexico: Three things to know

  1. Wyoming is coming off a 45-14 win at UNLV last Friday. The Cowboys compiled 399 rushing yards, with the 45 points being UW’s most in a single game since Sept. 29, 2019 (53). Led by RB Trey Smith‘s 164 yards, five Wyoming players ran for 40-plus yards in the win. Smith was spelling RB Xazavian Valladay who missed the game with a leg injury and is questionable for this Saturday.
  2. New Mexico is playing its first home game of the season. The Lobos have struggled in Albuquerque over recent seasons. Since Oct. 20, 2017, UNM is 3-13 straight up and against the spread at home. The Lobos have, however, been decent when hosting Wyoming. Since 2010, New Mexico is 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS against the Cowboys.
  3. Wyoming has been a double-digit road favorite just six times since 1998. One of those times was last week when the Cowboys — a 16.5-point favorite — defeated UNLV. The Cowboys went 10-for-16 on combined third- and fourth-down conversions and benefitted from a plus-2 in turnover margin. UW lost its other five games when favored by 10 or more points.

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Wyoming at New Mexico: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Wyoming 38, New Mexico 24

Money line (ML)

The analytics underpinning the offensive and defensive yardage numbers for New Mexico peg the Lobos as being slightly undervalued by bettors. Wyoming’s numbers swing slightly the other way. THAT ALL POINTS TO SOME VALUE ON NEW MEXICO +545.

Against the spread (ATS)

The above play would need some turnover luck. A more accessible win can be had on the ATS wager. A Lobos team in a night game at home and a strong running Wyoming squad spells a 10-14-point win for the Cowboys in a lot of versions of playing this one forward. BACK THE LOBOS +17.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over is 4-0 in the Cowboys’ last four road games, and there are some underlying factors pointing to the Over having some value Saturday night. The Wyoming offense is just 6-for-13 in turning red-zone visits into touchdowns; that percentage ranks 117th in FBS. The New Mexico defense has numbers swinging the other way and may be ripe for coughing up more sixes over the final 20.

Then there is the UW defense: The Cowboys rank 32nd in points allowed and 42nd in yards allowed. They have played only one foe — Nevada — which ranks better than 90th in points scored or yards gained.

TAKE THE OVER 52.5 (-110).

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