The Wyoming Cowboys will try to pick up win and cover the spread at War Memorial Stadium-WY on Saturday when they get a visit from the New Mexico Lobos in Week 9 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those siding with the visitors in this one saw the $New Mexico Lobos listed as 2.5-point underdogs earlier this week at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under betting line was unavailable earlier in the week, but posted shortly at Sportsbook.
A 30-24 result in favor of the Lobos was the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine earlier this week. Check the picks page or matchup report during the week as factors may cause that prediction to be re-run. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
New Mexico Lobos vs Wyoming Cowboys Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Wyoming battles the New Mexico Lobos, currently with a 3-4 mark (4-3 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 2-5 for the Cowboys and 1-6 for the New Mexico Lobos. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Wyoming vs New Mexico injuries news.
The game pits the Wyoming Cowboys, currently No. 96 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the New Mexico Lobos, who rate No. 77 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Wyoming Cowboys No. 104-ranked offense (22.57 PPG) against a New Mexico Lobos defense that ranks No. 70 at 26.86 PPG. The Wyoming Cowboys passing attack has averaged 178.29 yards per game, less than the New Mexico Lobos give up through the air (233 YPG on average).
Defensively, the New Mexico Lobos feature the league's No. 67-rated road run defense, allowing 169.67 yards per game. Wyoming, meanwhile, ranks No. 115 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, New Mexico got a 159-yard performance from Tyrone Owens, but Colorado State prevailed 27-24.
In their last game, the Cowboys were Week 8 losers coming out on the wrong end of 24-14 score against Boise State.
Next Betting Matchups
New Mexico home to Utah State, Saturday, November 4th
Wyoming home to Colorado State, Saturday, November 4th