In this article we will formulate a Wyoming vs UNLV prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 4th at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 6 matchup.
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys are 2-2 (0-0) this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 37-20 in their last game. Wyoming trailed 21-3 at halftime, but they did cut the deficit to 30-20 in the fourth, before Colorado put the game away. The Cowboys were out gained by a total of 497-347, went 5-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 1-0 in the game. Kaden Anderson went 11-25 for 176 yards and two touchdowns, while Samuel Harris rushed 19 times for 126 yards. Chris Durr Jr led the receivers with five receptions for 50 yards and one score in the loss. The Wyoming defense recorded one sack and four tackles for loss in the game.
In their first three games, Wyoming defeated Akron and Northern Iowa, but lost to Utah by a score of 31-6 in their third game. The Cowboys are averaging 16.8 points per game with 185.0 passing yards and 160.3 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 18.8 points against per game this season. Kaden Anderson has completed 55.1% of his passes for 711 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Chris Durr Jr has caught 21 passes for 290 yards and three scores. Samuel Harris has led the Wyoming rushing attack with 37 carries for 256 yards and one touchdown this year.
UNLV Rebels Betting Preview
The UNLV Rebels are 4-0 (0-0) this season after they defeated Miami (OH) by a score of 41-38 in their last game. UNLV trailed 24-10 at halftime and 38-24 in the fourth quarter, but they scored the last 17 points to escape with the crazy victory. The Rebels out gained Miami by a total of 515-396, went 12-17 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 3-2 in the game. Anthony Colandrea went 29-43 for 293 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Jai’Den Thomas rushed 13 times for 120 yards and one score. Jaden Bradley led the UNLV receivers with seven receptions for 93 yards and one touchdown in the win. The UNLV defense recorded zero sacks and four tackles for loss in the game.
In their first three games, UNLV defeated Idaho State, Sam Houston, and UCLA. The Rebels are averaging 38.3 points per game with 244.3 passing yards and 206.3 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 28.3 points against per game this season. Anthony Colandrea has completed 72.2% of his passes for 940 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Jaden Bradley has 20 receptions for 355 yards and two scores. Jai’Den Thomas has led the UNLV ground game with 45 carries for 393 yards and five touchdowns this season.
Why UNLV will beat Wyoming
- UNLV has won each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wyoming has lost each of its last eight October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Wyoming’s last four games.
- UNLV has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Wyoming has lost the first half in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wyoming’s last four home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of UNLV’s last three games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wyoming ranks 4th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (60.0).
- Wyoming ranks T7th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.8).
- UNLV ranks T2nd among FBS teams for interceptions this season (8).
- UNLV ranks T11th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (11.3).
Wyoming vs UNLV Prediction
UNLV comes into this matchup looking to start the season with a 5-0 record, but they were very fortunate to escape with a win against Miami (OH) last time out. Wyoming has lost two games in a row and they have allowed 68 points in those two losses. The Cowboys do play their best ball at home and they face a UNLV defense that has had some issues, but I just can’t trust this Wyoming offense. Take UNLV to cover on the road with a strong offensive performance.
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