Wyoming vs New Mexico Prediction College Football Picks 11/2/24

New Mexico (3-5) vs. Wyoming (1-7)

Game info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM (University Stadium)

Betting Odds: New Mexico -7.5 / Wyoming +7.5 — Over/Under: 60.5 Click here for the latest odds

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In this article, we will make a Wyoming vs. New Mexico prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 2 at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 10 matchup.

Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview

The Wyoming Cowboys are 1-7 (1-3) this year after losing to Utah State 27-25 in their last game. Wyoming trailed 17-10 at halftime, but they led 25-24 late in the fourth before allowing a field goal as time expired for the loss. The Cowboys defeated Utah State by a total of 470-378, losing the turnover battle 2-0 and going into the game down 8-16 on third down. Kaden Anderson threw for 182 yards on 15 completions, while Sam Scott rushed for 115 yards and one score.

Wyoming has also lost to San Jose State and San Diego State by scores of 24-14 and 27-24 during this three-game losing streak. The Wyoming offense has scored 18.4 points per game with 175.3 passing yards and 128.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 30 points per game this season. The Cowboys are down 36.6% on third down and 10-15 on fourth down through eight games. Kaden Anderson has completed 59.6% of his passes for 377 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while Sam Scott has rushed for 424 yards and three scores.

New Mexico Lobos Betting Preview

The New Mexico Lobos are 3-5 (2-2) this season after losing 17-6 to Colorado State in their last game. New Mexico led 3-0 in the second quarter, but gave up the next 17 points in the game for the loss. The Lobos outscored CSU by a total of 453-334, losing the turnover battle 4-0 and falling 5-15 on third down in the game. Devon Dampier threw for 319 yards and two interceptions, while Ryan Davis caught nine passes for 146 yards.

New Mexico had won its previous three games against Utah State, Air Force and New Mexico State. The UNM offense has scored 33.8 points per game with 259.9 passing yards and 208.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 39.8 points per game this season. The Lobos are down 43.7% in third place and 10-15 in fourth place so far this season. Devon Dampier has completed 58.8% of his passes for 2,079 yards, nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while also rushing for 538 yards and 10 scores.

Why New Mexico will cover

Wyoming has lost 20 of its last 21 games as a road underdog.

The favorite has won eleven of the last twelve games in New Mexico.

New Mexico has covered the spread in four of the last five games against Wyoming.

Wyoming has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four November road games against non-AP ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

Nine of New Mexico’s last 10 games against conference opponents at University Stadium have gone OVER the total points mark.

Nine of Wyoming’s last Nov. 12 games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points mark.

Matchup/League Facts

New Mexico ranks 131st among FBS teams in points allowed per game this season (39.8).

New Mexico ranks 131st among FBS teams in yards allowed per game this season (478.4).

Wyoming ranks 128th among FBS teams in H1 points per game (8.1) this season.

Wyoming ranks 127th among FBS teams in Q2 points per game this season (4.4).