The Air Force Falcons and Wyoming Cowboys meet Saturday in week 8 college football action at War Memorial Stadium. Here’s a Wyoming vs. Air Force Prediction. This article will include a Wyoming vs. Air Force Pick.
Air Force Falcons Betting Preview
The Air Force Falcons beat UNLV and Northern Illinois, and they will play UConn next. The Air Force Falcons have won 4 straight games. Liam Szarka is completing 50 percent of his passes for 296 yards, 1 touchdown, and 4 interceptions. Simon Kibbee and Adam Hrynciw have combined for 204 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Matt Long has 5 receptions.
The Air Force Falcons’ ground game is averaging 343 yards per contest, and Liam Szarka leads the way with 391 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Air Force is allowing 19.7 points and 295.7 yards per game. Blake Fletcher leads the Air Force Falcons with 63 tackles, Max Mustell has 2 sacks, and Max Mustell has 1 interception.
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys beat San Jose State and Northern Illinois, and play UNLV next. Wyoming has won 3 of its last 4 games. Tyler Hughes is completing 63.2 percent of his passes for 1,018 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Kyle Frendt and Jake Wilson have combined for 422 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Eric Richardson has 13 receptions.
The Wyoming Cowboys ground game is averaging 185.1 yards per contest, and Tyler Hughes leads the way with 459 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Wyoming is allowing 20.9 points and 366.4 yards per game. Jones Thomas leads the Wyoming Cowboys with 50 tackles, Esaia Bogar has 3.5 sacks, and Therman Williams has 1 interception.
Why the Wyoming Cowboys will win
- Wyoming has won each of its last 11 home games against teams from Colorado.
- Air Force has lost each of its last five games at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium.
- Wyoming has covered the spread in each of its last five games as a home underdog against teams from Colorado.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in each of the last four games between Air Force and Wyoming.
- The home team has won the first half in seven of Wyoming’s last eight games.
Why the Air Force Falcons will win
- Air Force has won each of its last four games.
- Air Force has covered the spread in each of its last four October games as a road favorite.
- Wyoming has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as an underdog against teams from Colorado.
- Air Force has won the first quarter in three of its last four road games.
- The favorite has won the first half in eight of Air Force’s last nine games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Wyoming’s last 10 games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of Air Force’s last eight October games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Wyoming Cowboys Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Markell Holman ranks 5th amongst qualified players for catch rate (93.3%) this season.
Air Force Falcons Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Evan Medders leads the Mountain West Conference for yards per carry (7.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wyoming ranks 133rd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (146.4).
- Wyoming ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (2.4).
- Air Force ranks 138th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (65.0).
- Air Force ranks 1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (86.7).
Wyoming vs Air Force Prediction
I considered Wyoming and the points, as it’s coming off back-to-back strong performances; I just couldn’t get there. Wyoming is still awful offensively this season and is 100th in run defense. Going up against Air Force with the inability to stop the run sounds awful for the home team. Air Force is running wild these days and has covered 5 of its last 7 games. Air Force should have its way offensively in this spot and makes the reasonable number a worthwhile play. Give me the Falcons on Friday night.