Wyoming Cowboys vs Colorado State Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
Wyoming comes into this week 12 matchup with a 2-7 record, while Colorado State is 6-3 on the season. The game is set for 8:00 ET at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins and will be broadcast on CBSS. Colorado State is the -10 point favorite at home, and the over/under line is currently 48.5 points.
WYOMING COWBOYS VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wyoming Cowboys +10
This game will be played at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE WYOMING COWBOYS:
- We have the Colorado State Rams winning this one by a score of 23 to 20
- Even though we like the Colorado State Rams to win, our ATS pick is to take the Wyoming Cowboys at +10
- We see this game finishing below the line of 48.5 points
Will The Wyoming Cowboys Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Wyoming enters Week 12 with a 2-7 record, and they have no chance of reaching bowl eligibility. The Cowboys are ranked 121st in our power rankings and have gone 1-3 at home and 1-3 on the road this season.
Wyoming’s ATS record stands at 4-4, with an average scoring margin of -10.1 points per game. They are 0-1 against the spread as the favorite but have gone 4-3 ATS as the underdog.
Their over/under record is 6-2, with games averaging 53.2 points. This week’s line is set at 48.5 points, and their average over/under margin is +7.6 points per game.
Wyoming’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 122nd in our offensive power rankings and averaging 21.6 points per game, placing them 82nd nationally. Their rushing game is their strength, with 38.4 attempts per game, ranking 30th, and averaging 147.8 yards per game. Sam Scott leads the team with 424 rushing yards, three touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry.
Quarterback Evan Svoboda has thrown for 1,025 yards, but has just four touchdowns compared to seven interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 56. Wyoming ranks 102nd in passing yards per game, averaging 193.8, and their completion percentage is 51.8%. Jaylen Sargent leads the receiving corps with 317 yards and two touchdowns.
Wyoming’s defense has struggled this season, allowing 31.7 points per game. In their recent matchup against New Mexico, they gave up 45 points and 476 total yards, including 301 rushing yards.
Opponents have averaged 199 rushing yards per game against Wyoming, ranking them 151st nationally. Through the air, they’ve allowed 231.1 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 58.8% of their passes.
Are The Colorado State Rams Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Colorado State enters Week 12 with a 6-3 record, hosting Wyoming. They are 3-1 at home and 2-1 on the road. The Rams have been favored in five of their nine games, going 5-0 as favorites. They are projected to be bowl-eligible, with a 4% chance of winning the Mountain West.
Against the spread, Colorado State is 5-2, with a perfect 5-0 record as favorites. At home, they are 3-1 ATS, and their average scoring margin this season is -0.6 points per game.
The Rams’ over/under record is 1-6, with their games averaging 47.7 points. This week’s line is 48.5 points, while their average over/under line has been 53.1 points.
Heading into week 12, Colorado State’s offense ranks 105th in our college football power rankings. They are 71st in scoring, averaging 23.6 points per game, and their third-down conversion rate is 38.7%. The Rams’ passing game has struggled, with 183.2 yards per game, and they are 97th in passer rating. Overall, they are 81st in passing attempts.
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has thrown for 1,611 yards, with a passer rating of 84, seven touchdowns, and five interceptions. Colorado State’s rushing attack is stronger, averaging 181.4 yards per game. Avery Morrow leads the team with 788 rushing yards, eight touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry.
Colorado State’s defense is ranked 46th nationally, allowing 24.1 points per game. They’ve given up 263.6 passing yards per game, ranking 150th, and 144.9 rushing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 89.9 and a 61.5% completion rate against the Rams.
In their recent game against Nevada, Colorado State allowed 21 points, giving up 319 total yards. Nevada rushed 30 times for 87 yards, while Colorado State’s secondary allowed 232 passing yards and two touchdowns.