In this article we will formulate a San Jose State vs Wyoming prediction for this College Football game on Friday, October 9th at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 6 matchup.
San Jose State Spartans Betting Preview
The San Jose State Spartans are 3-2 (1-0) this season after they defeated Hawaii by a score of 20-16 last week. San Jose State led 14-0 at halftime and they were able to get the win, but they were out scored 16-6 in the second half. The Spartans were out gained by a total of 438-324, went 4-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Luke Weaver threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns, while Carson Clark caught five passes for 74 yards and one score. Jabari Bates rushed 27 times for 74 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, San Jose State lost to Fresno State by a score of 26-10, but did defeat Cal Poly by a score of 30-20 before that. The Spartans have scored 22.6 points per game with 255.6 passing yards and 132.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.0 points against per game this season. Luke Weaver has thrown for 1,278 yards with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions this season.
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys are 2-3 (1-1) this year after they lost to North Dakota State by a score of 28-0 last week. Wyoming trailed 17-0 at halftime and they allowed 11 more points in the second half in the shutout loss. The Cowboys were out gained by a total of 407-162, went 2-11 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Tyler Hughes threw for 52 yards and one interception, while Charlie Coenen caught one pass for 16 yards. Hughes also led the ground game with 12 carries for 37 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Wyoming defeated Hawaii by a score of 27-10, but lost to Central Michigan by a score of 24-10 before that. The Cowboys have scored 14.2 points per game with 143.0 passing yards and 150.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.0 points against per game this season. Tyler Hughes has thrown for 708 yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions this year.
Why the San Jose State Spartans will win
- Wyoming has lost each of its last 10 games in California.
- San Jose State has won each of its last 10 October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wyoming has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six road games.
- The home team has covered the spread in five of Wyoming’s last six games.
- Wyoming has lost the first half in each of its last six road games.
- San Jose State has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games in October.
Why the Wyoming Cowboys will win
- San Jose State has lost five of its last six games in California.
- The road team has won three of San Jose State’s last four games.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of San Jose State’s last six games.
- San Jose State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four home games.
- San Jose State has lost the first half in five of its last six games in California.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wyoming’s last eight games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of San Jose State’s last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
San Jose State Spartans Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Jabari Bates has the most rushing attempts without a rushing touchdown this season (104).
Wyoming Cowboys Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Jones Thomas ranks T14th amongst FBS players for interceptions (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- San Jose State ranks T136th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (0.6).
- San Jose State ranks T6th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (1.4).
- Wyoming ranks 138th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (5.2).
- Wyoming ranks 135th among FBS teams for points per game this season (14.2).
San Jose State vs Wyoming Prediction
San Jose State comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have allowed 21 or fewer in all three of those wins. The Spartans are 1-0 in conference play and Luke Weaver has been great at QB. Wyoming has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have scored 13 or fewer in all three of their losses. I don’t think Wyoming is very good, especially on the road, so I will back San Jose State to cover here.