The Wyoming Cowboys (3-1) will square off against the New Mexico Lobos (2-2) in MWC action on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at War Memorial Stadium (WY). The Lobos are currently heavy, 14-point underdogs. The over/under for the contest is 40.5 points.
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Wyoming vs. New Mexico Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | -14 | -110 | -110 | 40.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming (-14) | Over (40.5) | Wyoming 38 New Mexico 15 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Wyoming | New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.5 (92) | 29.3 (69) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 25 (68) | 30 (98) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (65) | 4 (31) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 6 (55) | 2 (119) |
Wyoming vs. New Mexico Betting Insights
Wyoming Stats and Trends
- Wyoming has covered twice in four chances against the spread this season.
- The Cowboys have not covered the spread when favored by 14 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
- So far this season, just one Wyoming game has gone over the point total.
- Each Cowboys game this season has had a combined score above 40.5 total points.
- The average total in Wyoming’s contests this year is 48.9, 8.4 more than this matchup’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
In the last three matchups between these two squads, New Mexico holds the edge with a 2-1 record over Wyoming. The Lobos have a 2-1 record against the spread in those games against the Cowboys, with the two squads outpacing the point total on one occasion. Wyoming outscored New Mexico 46-45 in those three head-to-head matchups.
New Mexico Stats and Trends
- New Mexico has a record of 2-2-0 against the spread this year.
- The Lobos have been an underdog by 14 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.
- So far this season, three of New Mexico’s four games with a set number have hit the over.
- Each game the Lobos have played this season has gone over 40.5 combined points scored.
- UNM has a 50.4-point average over/under in their outings this season, 9.9 more points than this game’s total.
Wyoming Players to Watch
- Andrew Peasley has thrown for 381 yards while completing 52.3% of his passes (34-of-65), with five touchdowns and two interceptions this year (127 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 27 times for 96 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 32 yards per game.
- Harrison Waylee has 35 attempts for a team-high 266 rushing yards (133 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Sam Scott has 114 yards on 18 carries (38 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- This season Wyatt Wieland has 15 receptions for a team-high 163 receiving yards (40.8 per game) and one touchdown.
- Ayir Asante has hauled in five catches for 115 yards (28.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
- John Michael Gyllenborg is averaging 22.3 yards per game, racking up eight receptions for 67 yards and one touchdown.
New Mexico Players to Watch
- This year, Dylan Hopkins has recorded 827 passing yards (206.8 yards per game) while going 57-for-97 (58.8% completion percentage) and throwing six touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Jacory Merritt has taken 48 attempts for a team-leading 328 rushing yards (82 yards per game) while scoring seven touchdowns.
- Sherod White has rushed for 126 yards on 26 carries (31.5 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- Donald Jones has grabbed six passes for a team-best 159 yards with one touchdown. He averages 39.8 yards per game.
- Caleb Medford has hauled in five catches for 142 yards (47.3 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- Andrew Erickson has caught nine passes for 130 yards and one touchdown, averaging 32.5 yards per game this year.
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