Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico Lobos Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico Lobos

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: University Stadium in Albuquerque, NM

TV: truTV

Odds/Point Spread: Lobos (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60

The New Mexico Lobos (3-5) will try to beat the Wyoming Cowboys (1-7) at University Stadium on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Wyoming opens as 7.5-point dogs. The over/under has been set at 60.

The Wyoming Cowboys come into this game with a record of 1-7 this year. The last time they took the field, the Cowboys faced off with the Utah State Aggies and took a loss by a score of 27-25. On the ground, the Cowboys conceded 148 yards on 30 tries, which averages out to 4.9 yards per run allowed. Wyoming conceded 26 completions on 41 tries for a total of 230 yds, and a completion percentage of 63.4%. At the end of the game, they had 73 plays which totaled 470 yards. The Wyoming Cowboys ended up running the ball 42 different times and tallied 276 yards, which came out to an average of 6.6 yds per carry.

The Cowboys have attained 2,427 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Wyoming has compiled 6 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 12 times. Wyoming has earned 132 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 48 penalties for 443 yds. As a team they're holding an average of 128.1 yards on the ground which ranks them 98th in D-1. When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Wyoming Cowboys have an average of 18.1 points per game.

Regarding passing yardage, the Cowboys have given up 1,916 yds which has them ranked 102nd in Division 1. They have relinquished 239.5 yards per outing via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 61.4%. For the year, they have given up 408.5 yards/game which has them ranked 109th in college football. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns via the pass as well as 12 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.8 yards per rushing attempt and 169.0 rushing yards per game on the season. Over the course of this year, they have given up 1,352 rushing yards through 8 games. The Cowboys rank 104th in the country when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 30.0 points per contest.

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The Lobos step onto the field holding a record of 3-5 this year. The last time they took the field, the Lobos walked away with a loss by a score of 17-6 when they played the Colorado State Rams. The Lobos finished the game with 453 yards and they ran 75 plays (6.0 yards per play). New Mexico ran the ball for 3.8 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 134 yards on 35 attempts. New Mexico allowed 36 run attempts for 192 yards (5.3 yards per carry). The Lobos secondary allowed a completion rate of 55.0%, surrendering 142 yds on 11 for 20 passing.

The New Mexico Lobos hold an average of 468.1 yards per contest, which has them ranked 10th in college football. The New Mexico offense has racked up 685 penalty yds on 83 violations, which has them ranked 1st in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They average 208.3 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,666 yards for the season. They have thrown 11 interceptions while surrendering 5 fumbles and they have earned 198 first downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Lobos are ranked 31st in Division 1 by scoring 33.5 PPG. During this campaign thus far, the Lobos have compiled 2,079 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 259.9 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 41st in the nation.

The Lobos are giving up 39.8 points per game, ranking them 131st in the nation. New Mexico has conceded a total of 1,873 rushing yards (234.1 yards/game) and 23 touchdowns on the ground on the year. Overall, they have conceded 318 points. They have given up 17 touchdowns through the air as well as 244.3 yards per game, which has them sitting 105th in the nation. The Lobos defense has participated in 544 plays, which ranks them 102nd in the country. They have earned 7 fumbles recovered and 2 picks this season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cowboys +7.5

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