Boise State at Wyoming College Football Picks and Predictions 9/29/2018

Saturday, September 29, 2018

War Memorial Stadium

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The Boise State Broncos head to War Memorial Stadium to play the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, September 29, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Boise State as 15.5 point favorites. The Broncos are 2-1-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 2-1-0. The Cowboys are 1-3-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-2-1.

Valuable Boise State Broncos Betting Trends

The Boise State Broncos are 2-1-0 against the over/under

The Boise State Broncos are 2-1-0 against the spread

Important Wyoming Cowboys Betting Trends

The Wyoming Cowboys are 1-2-1 against the over/under

The Wyoming Cowboys are 1-3-0 against the spread

Key Boise State Broncos Injuries

09/23/18 CB Avery Williams Elbow is questionable Saturday vs Wyoming
09/23/18 CB Tyler Horton Leg is questionable Saturday vs Wyoming

Key Wyoming Cowboys Injuries

09/23/18 TE Austin Fort Knee is questionable Saturday vs Boise State
09/23/18 CB C.J. Coldon Arm is questionable Saturday vs Boise State
09/23/18 TE Josh Harshman Knee is questionable Saturday vs Boise State
09/23/18 TE Mason Keeler Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Boise State
09/23/18 RB Nico Evans Ribs is questionable Saturday vs Boise State
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 Boise State Broncos are 40th in the country in points scored with 139. They have run 222 plays this year for 1,648 yards, which ranks them 27th in Division 1 in total offense. The Broncos average 7.4 yards per play, which is 12th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 77 1st downs this season, ranking them 81st overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Boise State has run for 545 yards as a unit, which ranks 92nd in college football. They've run 105 times, averaging 5.2 yards per rush as a unit. The Broncos have been penalized on offense 16 times for 138 yards so far this year, which has them 111th in the country in penalties. Brett Rypien has passed for 1,047 yards this year. He's completed 80 throws while attempting 112 passes for a completion percentage of 71.4%. His quarterback rating this season is 179.4. He averages 11.1 adjusted yards per throw and 9.3 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Boise State is 37th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 71. They have given up a total of 994 yards on D, which is 10th in D-1. The Broncos are 61st in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Opponent offenses have completed 51 throws on 82 attempts against the Boise State Broncos defense this season, ranking them 20th and 11th in the nation. The Boise State pass defense has also surrendered a total of 572 yards in the air, which is 14th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 107 attempts for 422 yards this season, putting them in 32nd place in the country against the run. The Broncos have had 14 penalties for 94 yards on defense this year. That places them 5th in college football.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Cowboys have run for 629 yards as a team, which ranks 78th in college football. They've run 152 times, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Wyoming Cowboys have been penalized on offense 25 times for 226 yards so far this season, which has them 63rd in the country in penalties. They are 111th in the nation in points scored with 78. They have run 264 plays this season for 1,217 yards, which ranks them 116th in Division 1 in total offense. Wyoming averages 4.6 yards per play, which is 120th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 71 1st downs this year, placing them 98th overall as an offensive unit. Tyler Vander Waal averages 5.3 yards per pass attempt and 4.8 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 59 passes on 112 attempts for a completion percentage of 52.7%. His quarterback rating this year is 99.1. He has thrown for 588 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Wyoming Cowboys rush defense has allowed 132 attempts for 490 yards this year, putting them in 45th place in D-1 against the run. Wyoming has committed 33 penalties for 227 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 78th in college football. They are 77th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 102. They have surrendered a total of 1,424 yards on D, which is 67th in the country. The Cowboys are ranked 46th in yards per play allowed with 5. Opposing offenses have completed 98 passes on 150 attempts against the Wyoming defense this season, placing them 125th and 120th in Division 1. The Wyoming Cowboys pass defense has also given up a total of 934 yards through the air, which is 88th overall in total pass defense.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cowboys +15.5

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