San Jose State at Wyoming College Football Picks and Predictions 11/3/2018

Saturday, November 3, 2018

War Memorial Stadium

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The San Jose State Spartans head to War Memorial Stadium to play the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Wyoming as 14.5 point favorites. The Spartans are 4-4-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 5-3-0. The Cowboys are 3-6-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-5-1.

Valuable San Jose State Spartans Betting Trends

The San Jose State Spartans are 5-3-0 against the over/under

The San Jose State Spartans are 4-4-0 against the spread

Important Wyoming Cowboys Betting Trends

The Wyoming Cowboys are 3-5-1 against the over/under

The Wyoming Cowboys are 3-6-0 against the spread

Key San Jose State Spartans Injuries

10/15/18 WR Bailey Gaither Knee is out indefinitely
08/30/18 QB Terrell Carter Personal has left team

Key Wyoming Cowboys Injuries

10/26/18 DT Youhanna Ghaifan Suspension is out indefinitely
10/24/18 T Alonzo Velazquez Knee is out for season
10/22/18 CB C.J. Coldon Arm is out Friday vs Colorado State
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 San Jose State Spartans are 101st in the country in points scored with 197. They have run 569 plays this year for 2,658 yards, which ranks them 37th in Division 1 in total offense. The Spartans average 4.7 yards per play, which is 122nd in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 144 1st downs this season, ranking them 110th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground San Jose State has run for 521 yards as a unit, which ranks 129th in college football. They've run 264 times, averaging 2 yards per rush as a unit. The Spartans have been penalized on offense 57 times for 469 yards so far this year, which has them 35th in the country in penalties. Josh Love has passed for 1,580 yards this year. He's completed 125 throws while attempting 221 passes for a completion percentage of 56.6%. His quarterback rating this season is 128.2. He averages 6.8 adjusted yards per throw and 7.1 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

San Jose State is 117th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 301. They have given up a total of 3,684 yards on D, which is 106th in D-1. The Spartans are 73rd in yards per play allowed with 5.7. Opponent offenses have completed 174 throws on 299 attempts against the San Jose State Spartans defense this season, ranking them 107th and 116th in the nation. The San Jose State pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,215 yards in the air, which is 111th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 350 attempts for 1,469 yards this season, putting them in 90th place in the country against the run. The Spartans have had 54 penalties for 441 yards on defense this year. That places them 57th in college football.

Special Teams Stats

San Jose State is 59th in the country in punt returns with 13. They've totaled 106 punt return yards and average 8.2 yards per return, which is 76th in D-1. They have returned 25 kicks for 596 yards on special teams, which puts them 14th in kick return yardage. The Spartans average 24 yards per kick return and they are 104th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 3,361. The San Jose State Spartans have tried 17 field goals this year and made 12, which is 21st in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 71%. San Jose State Spartans kickers have made 96% of their extra points, going 21 for 22 this season. Their punters have accumulated 2,092 yards on 49 punts, averaging 43 yards per punt. That ranks them 46th in the NCAA in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Cowboys have run for 1,499 yards as a team, which ranks 51st in college football. They've run 345 times, averaging 4.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Wyoming Cowboys have been penalized on offense 58 times for 489 yards so far this season, which has them 34th in the country in penalties. They are 122nd in the nation in points scored with 158. They have run 567 plays this season for 2,721 yards, which ranks them 118th in Division 1 in total offense. Wyoming averages 4.8 yards per play, which is 120th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 144 1st downs this year, placing them 112th overall as an offensive unit. Sean Chambers averages 11.9 yards per pass attempt and 14.5 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 10 passes on 15 attempts for a completion percentage of 66.7%. His quarterback rating this year is 210.3. He has thrown for 178 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Wyoming Cowboys rush defense has allowed 301 attempts for 1,072 yards this year, putting them in 37th place in D-1 against the run. Wyoming has committed 58 penalties for 446 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 63rd in college football. They are 67th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 225. They have surrendered a total of 3,172 yards on D, which is 75th in the country. The Cowboys are ranked 36th in yards per play allowed with 5. Opposing offenses have completed 214 passes on 336 attempts against the Wyoming defense this season, placing them 129th and 128th in Division 1. The Wyoming Cowboys pass defense has also given up a total of 2,100 yards through the air, which is 98th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Wyoming Cowboys have attempted 14 field goals this season and made 14, which is 11th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 100%. Wyoming kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 16 for 16 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,462 yards on 63 punts, averaging 39 yards per punt. That places them 106th in Division 1 in punting average. Wyoming is ranked 22nd in the nation in punt returns with 17. They've accumulated 94 punt return yards and average 5.5 yards per return, which is 107th in college football. They have returned 8 kicks for 161 yards on special teams, ranking 120th in kick return yardage. The Wyoming Cowboys average 20 yards per kick return and they are 121st in the country in all-purpose yards with 2,975.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cowboys -14.5

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