Air Force at Wyoming College Football Picks and Predictions 11/17/2018

Saturday, November 17, 2018

War Memorial Stadium

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War Memorial Stadium is the venue for the game between the Air Force Falcons and the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, November 17, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Wyoming as 2 point favorites. The Cowboys are 3-7-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-6-1. The Falcons are 6-3-1 ATS and their over/under record is 4-6-0.

Valuable Air Force Falcons Betting Trends

The Air Force Falcons are 4-6-0 against the over/under

The Air Force Falcons are 6-3-1 against the spread

Important Wyoming Cowboys Betting Trends

The Wyoming Cowboys are 3-6-1 against the over/under

The Wyoming Cowboys are 3-7-0 against the spread

Key Air Force Falcons Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Wyoming Cowboys Injuries

11/11/18 DE Carl Granderson Personal is questionable Saturday vs Air Force
11/11/18 WR Raghib Ismail Jr. Knee is questionable Saturday vs Air Force
10/26/18 DT Youhanna Ghaifan Suspension is out indefinitely
10/24/18 T Alonzo Velazquez Knee is out for season
10/11/18 RB Trey Woods Undisclosed has left team
10/02/18 P Tim Zaleski Knee is out indefinitely
09/25/18 TE Josh Harshman Knee is out indefinitely
08/29/18 RB Kellen Overstreet Left Team is out for season
08/19/18 WR C.J. Johnson Knee is out indefinitely
08/14/18 OL Gavin Rush Biceps is out for season
06/25/18 DL Javaree Jackson Back is out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Air Force Falcons have run for 2,649 yards as a unit, which ranks 6th in the nation. They've run 581 times, averaging 4.6 yards per rush as a unit. The Falcons have been penalized on offense 48 times for 440 yards so far this year, which has them 106th in the country in penalties. They are 51st in Division 1 in points scored with 309. They have run 724 plays this year for 4,091 yards, which ranks them 120th in the nation in total offense. The Falcons average 5.7 yards per play, which is 68th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 209 1st downs this season, ranking them 63rd overall as an offensive unit. Donald Hammond III has completed 25 throws while attempting 47 passes for a completion percentage of 53.2%. He has passed for 489 yards this year. He averages 12.1 adjusted yards per throw and 10.4 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 168.7.

Defensive Statistics

The Falcons rush defense has given up 353 attempts for 1,228 yards this season, putting them in 24th place in the country against the run. They have had 58 penalties for 507 yards on defense this year. That places them 40th in Division 1. Air Force is 56th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 255. They have given up a total of 3,521 yards on D, which is 38th in the nation. The Falcons are 67th in yards per play allowed with 5.7. Opponent offenses have completed 166 throws on 265 attempts against the Air Force Falcons defense this season, ranking them 38th and 16th in the country. The Air Force pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,293 yards in the air, which is 74th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Air Force Falcons have tried 9 field goals this year and made 6, which is 113th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 67%. Air Force Falcons kickers have made 97% of their extra points, going 35 for 36 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,554 yards on 40 punts, averaging 39 yards per punt. That ranks them 105th in the NCAA in punting average. Air Force is 96th in the country in punt returns with 11. They've totaled 110 punt return yards and average 10 yards per return, which is 53rd in D-1. They have returned 11 kicks for 220 yards on special teams, which puts them 118th in kick return yardage. The Falcons average 20 yards per kick return and they are 79th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 4,421.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Cowboys are 126th in Division 1 in points scored with 182. They have run 639 plays this season for 3,196 yards, which ranks them 125th in the nation in total offense. The Wyoming Cowboys average 5 yards per play, which is 115th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 166 1st downs this year, placing them 123rd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Wyoming has run for 1,923 yards as a team, which ranks 48th in the country. They've run 409 times, averaging 4.7 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Cowboys have been penalized on offense 62 times for 514 yards so far this season, which has them 61st in the nation in penalties. Sean Chambers has thrown for 229 yards this season. He has completed 14 passes on 23 attempts for a completion percentage of 60.9%. His quarterback rating this year is 187.5. He averages 10 yards per pass attempt and 12.6 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Wyoming is 49th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 234. They have surrendered a total of 3,416 yards on D, which is 31st in Division 1. The Cowboys are ranked 29th in yards per play allowed with 4.9. Opposing offenses have completed 233 passes on 368 attempts against the Wyoming defense this season, placing them 126th and 123rd in the country. The Wyoming Cowboys pass defense has also given up a total of 2,273 yards through the air, which is 71st overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 325 attempts for 1,143 yards this year, putting them in 21st place in D-1 against the run. The Cowboys have committed 64 penalties for 491 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 32nd in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Wyoming is ranked 16th in the nation in punt returns with 22. They've accumulated 137 punt return yards and average 6.2 yards per return, which is 101st in college football. They have returned 9 kicks for 164 yards on special teams, ranking 124th in kick return yardage. The Wyoming Cowboys average 18 yards per kick return and they are 125th in the country in all-purpose yards with 3,497. The Cowboys have attempted 16 field goals this season and made 15, which is 20th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 94%. Wyoming kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 19 for 19 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,525 yards on 65 punts, averaging 39 yards per punt. That places them 106th in Division 1 in punting average.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cowboys -2

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