Wyoming at Boise State College Football Picks & Predictions 10/26/2017

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Albertsons Stadium

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The Wyoming Cowboys head to Albertsons Stadium to play the Boise State Broncos on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Boise State as 14 point favorites. The total has been set at 47. The Cowboys are 3-3-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 2-4-0. The Broncos are 4-2-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 2-4-0.

Valuable Wyoming Cowboys Betting Trends

The Wyoming Cowboys are 2-4-0 against the over/under

The Wyoming Cowboys are 3-3-0 against the spread

Important Boise State Broncos Betting Trends

The Boise State Broncos are 2-4-0 against the over/under

The Boise State Broncos are 4-2-0 against the spread

Key Wyoming Cowboys Injuries

10/15/17 LB Adam Pilapil Groin "?" Saturday vs. Boise State
10/15/17 OL Alonzo Velazquez Knee "?" Saturday vs. Boise State
10/15/17 CB Deandre Watson Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Boise State
10/15/17 DE Shiloh Windsor Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Boise State
10/15/17 NT Sidney Malauulu Knee "?" Saturday vs. Boise State
10/15/17 DT Youhanna Ghaifan Toe left last game, "?" Saturday vs. Boise State
10/14/17 CB Antonio Hull Thigh out for season
09/24/17 G Kaden Jackson Leg out indefinitely
09/06/17 LS Kolton Donovan ACL out for season
08/31/17 DL Trevor Meader Knee out for season

Key Boise State Broncos Injuries

10/15/17 TE Chase Blakley Leg "?" Saturday vs. Wyoming
10/15/17 WR CT Thomas Undisclosed left last game, "?" Saturday vs. Wyoming
10/15/17 DT Daniel Auelua Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Wyoming
10/15/17 RB Robert Mahone Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Wyoming
10/14/17 S Jace Richter Suspension out indefinitely
10/03/17 CB Michael Young Suspension out indefinitely
09/12/17 WR Akilian Butler ACL out for season
08/28/17 LB Blake Whitlock Shoulder out for season
08/24/17 S Evan Tyler ACL out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Wyoming Cowboys are 104th in the country in points scored with 144. They have run 358 plays this year for 1,704 yards, which ranks them 103rd in Division 1 in total offense. The Cowboys average 4.8 yards per play, which is 120th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 86 1st downs this season, ranking them 127th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Wyoming has run for 587 yards as a unit, which ranks 125th in college football. They've run 190 times, averaging 3.1 yards per rush as a unit. The Cowboys have been penalized on offense 31 times for 306 yards so far this year, which has them 105th in the country in penalties. Josh Allen has passed for 1,085 yards this year. He's completed 95 throws while attempting 165 passes for a completion percentage of 57.6%. His quarterback rating this season is 122. He averages 6.3 adjusted yards per throw and 6.6 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Wyoming is 37th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 127. They have given up a total of 2,091 yards on D, which is 34th in D-1. The Cowboys are 20th in yards per play allowed with 4.8. Opponent offenses have completed 88 throws on 154 attempts against the Wyoming Cowboys defense this season, ranking them 12th and 10th in the nation. The Wyoming pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,037 yards in the air, which is 13th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 285 attempts for 1,054 yards this season, putting them in 81st place in the country against the run. The Cowboys have had 26 penalties for 251 yards on defense this year. That places them 21st in college football.

Special Teams Stats

Wyoming is 32nd in the country in punt returns with 13. They've totaled 153 punt return yards and average 11.8 yards per return, which is 25th in D-1. They have returned 12 kicks for 370 yards on special teams, which puts them 50th in kick return yardage. The Cowboys average 31 yards per kick return and they are 120th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 2,227. The Wyoming Cowboys have tried 10 field goals this year and made 8, which is 49th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 80%. Wyoming Cowboys kickers have made 94% of their extra points, going 16 for 17 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,408 yards on 38 punts, averaging 37 yards per punt. That ranks them 126th in the NCAA in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Broncos have run for 817 yards as a team, which ranks 99th in college football. They've run 222 times, averaging 3.7 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Boise State Broncos have been penalized on offense 33 times for 258 yards so far this season, which has them 96th in the country in penalties. They are 67th in the nation in points scored with 174. They have run 397 plays this season for 2,021 yards, which ranks them 93rd in Division 1 in total offense. Boise State averages 5.1 yards per play, which is 102nd in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 108 1st downs this year, placing them 110th overall as an offensive unit. Brett Rypien averages 6.5 yards per pass attempt and 5.6 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 67 passes on 111 attempts for a completion percentage of 60.4%. His quarterback rating this year is 115.2. He has thrown for 718 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Boise State Broncos rush defense has allowed 209 attempts for 612 yards this year, putting them in 15th place in D-1 against the run. Boise State has committed 23 penalties for 202 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 4th in college football. They are 44th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 137. They have surrendered a total of 1,948 yards on D, which is 22nd in the country. The Broncos are ranked 13th in yards per play allowed with 4.6. Opposing offenses have completed 125 passes on 210 attempts against the Boise State defense this season, placing them 83rd and 78th in Division 1. The Boise State Broncos pass defense has also given up a total of 1,336 yards through the air, which is 56th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Boise State Broncos have attempted 6 field goals this season and made 6, which is 75th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 100%. Boise State kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 22 for 22 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,356 yards on 32 punts, averaging 42 yards per punt. That places them 57th in Division 1 in punting average. Boise State is ranked 7th in the nation in punt returns with 16. They've accumulated 236 punt return yards and average 14.8 yards per return, which is 14th in college football. They have returned 18 kicks for 476 yards on special teams, ranking 25th in kick return yardage. The Boise State Broncos average 26 yards per kick return and they are 93rd in the country in all-purpose yards with 2,732.

Who will win tonight's Cowboys/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Broncos -14

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