The Wyoming Cowboys and Boise State Broncos meet Saturday in week 9 college football action at Albertsons Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys look for their first road win to become bowl eligible for a third straight year. Wyoming has lost 5 o its last 8 road games. Andrew Peasley is completing 59.2 percent of his passes for 970 yards, 12 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Wyatt Wieland and Ayir Asante have combined for 468 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while John Trenton Welch has 19 receptions. The Wyoming Cowboys ground game is averaging 164.6 yards per contest, and Harrison Waylee leads the way with 540 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Wyoming is allowing 25.7 points and 382.3 yards per game. Easton Gibbs leads the Wyoming Cowboys with 63 tackles, DeVonne Harris has 3 sacks and Wrook Brown has 3 interceptions.
Wyoming Cowboys Team Facts
- The home team has won each of Wyoming’s last seven games.
- Wyoming has covered the spread in each of its last six games at Albertsons Stadium.
- Wyoming has won the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- Wyoming has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- Seven of Wyoming’s last eight games as an underdog against Boise State have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boise State Broncos Betting Preview
The Boise State Broncos look for their third home win to get to a .500 record. Boise State has won 7 of its last 10 home games. Taylen Green is completing 53 percent of his passes for 1,041 yards, 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Eric McAlister and Ashton Jeanty have combined for 1,024 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Stefan Cobbs has 21 receptions. The Boise State Broncos ground game is averaging 190.6 yards per contest, and Jeanty leads the way with 868 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, Boise State is allowing 30.9 points and 428.3 yards per game. Marco Notarainni leads the Boise State Broncos with 52 tackles, Ahmed Hassanein has 5 sacks and Jaylen Clark has 1 interception.
Boise State Broncos Team Facts
- Boise State has won each of its last six games against Wyoming.
- The underdog has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between Wyoming and Boise State.
- Seven of the last eight games between Wyoming and Boise State have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boise State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- Boise State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- The Wyoming are one of only six FBS teams undefeated in home games this season ([z-0]).
- Wyoming has recorded the most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (4).
Randy’s Pick
The Boise State Broncos are going to get the benefit of the doubt more times than not at home. However, Boise State continues to struggle on defense and outside of a win over North Dakota, the Broncos haven’t comfortably won a game this season. Boise State is 116th in total defense and 108th in scoring defense. While Wyoming doesn’t do anything particularly well, it did beat a ranked Fresno State and beat Texas Tech in double overtime. Boise State may win, but its inability to get stops defensively should lead to another close contest. Give me Wyoming and the points.
