Air Force Falcons vs Wyoming Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24
Wyoming comes into this game looking for their first win of the season, and they will be hosting the Air Force Falcons at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie (WY). Kick-off is set for 8:00 ET, and you can catch the action on CBSS. Air Force is 1-2 on the season, and they are the -4-point favorite on the road. The money line odds are -181 for Air Force and +150 for Wyoming, with the over/under line at 36.5 points.
AIR FORCE FALCONS VS WYOMING COWBOYS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wyoming Cowboys +4
This game will be played at War Memorial Stadium (WY) at 8:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.
WHY BET THE WYOMING COWBOYS:
- We have the Wyoming Cowboys winning this one by a score of 20 to 15
- Not only do we have the Wyoming Cowboys winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4
- We see this game finishing below the line of 36.5 points
Will The Air Force Falcons Win As Road Favorites?
Air Force is looking to rebound after a 31-3 loss to Baylor on the road, bringing their season record to 1-2. The Falcons were +17 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total score of 34 points fell short of the 41-point over/under line.
After a close 3-3 tie in the second quarter, Air Force trailed 3-0 early and ended up down 17-0 in the third quarter. The Falcons managed a field goal but allowed 8 more points in the fourth quarter, leading to their defeat.
In their 31-3 loss to Baylor, Air Force’s offense managed to gain 218 total yards, with 193 yards coming on the ground. The Falcons picked up 12 first downs but struggled in the passing game, completing just 2 of 8 attempts for 25 yards and throwing one interception.
Josh Johnson was responsible for the interception and finished with 18 yards on 1 of 2 passing. On the ground, Cade Harris led the team with 71 yards on 8 carries, while Tre Roberson was the top receiver with one catch for 18 yards.
After facing Baylor in their most recent game, Air Force’s defense will be looking to improve, as they gave up 314 total yards and 31 points. The Falcons’ secondary allowed 148 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Baylor’s ground game was effective, rushing for 166 yards and a score. Air Force’s defense will need to tighten up in the secondary and against the run in their next game.
Are The Wyoming Cowboys Going Win In At Upset At War Memorial Stadium (WY)
Wyoming is still looking for their first win of the season after a 44-17 loss to North Texas on the road. The Cowboys, who were +7 point underdogs, not only lost the game outright but also failed to cover the spread. The over/under line was set at 55 points, with the game totaling 61 points.
Wyoming’s record now stands at 0-4. The Cowboys were down 7-3 after the first quarter, and North Texas extended their lead to 27-17 by halftime. Wyoming was shut out in the third quarter, and they managed just a field goal in the fourth quarter.
In their 44-17 loss to North Texas, Wyoming’s offense was limited to 244 total yards, with just 69 yards coming on the ground. The Cowboys managed to pick up 15 first downs but were unable to establish a consistent rushing attack, averaging just 2.2 yards per carry. In the passing game, Wyoming totaled 175 yards, with Evan Svoboda completing 11 of 23 passes for 155 yards and a touchdown. John Michael Gyllenborg led the receiving effort with five receptions for 56 yards.
Wyoming’s defense is looking to bounce back after allowing 537 total yards in their last game. North Texas found success on the ground, rushing for 219 yards and three touchdowns. The Cowboys’ secondary also struggled, giving up 318 passing yards and two touchdowns on 30 completions. Overall, Wyoming allowed 44 points and 28 first downs in the game.