Wyoming Cowboys vs North Texas Mean Green Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
The North Texas Mean Green are the -9 point favorites as they host the Wyoming Cowboys in a week four non-conference matchup. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET from DATCU Stadium in Denton, with ESPN+ handling the broadcast. North Texas enters the game with a 2-1 record, while Wyoming is still looking for their first win of the season. The over/under line is currently at 55.5 points.
WYOMING COWBOYS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wyoming Cowboys +9
This game will be played at DATCU Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE WYOMING COWBOYS:
- We have the Wyoming Cowboys winning this one by a score of 26 to 23
- Not only do we have the Wyoming Cowboys winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +9
- We see this game finishing below the line of 55.5 points
Will The Wyoming Cowboys Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Wyoming is still searching for their first win after falling to 0-3 with a 34-14 loss to BYU. The Cowboys, who were +9.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 48 points surpassed the over/under line of 40 points.
BYU took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. Wyoming managed to close the gap to 17-7 by halftime, but BYU outscored them 17-0 in the third quarter, putting the game out of reach. The Cowboys added a late touchdown in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome BYU’s lead.
Wyoming’s offense struggled in their 34-14 loss to BYU, finishing with just 223 total yards. The Cowboys managed only 83 rushing yards on 32 attempts, with Evan Svoboda leading the team in rushing with 32 yards on 10 carries. Wyoming’s ground game did find the end zone twice, but it was not enough to keep up with BYU.
In the passing game, Svoboda completed 14 of 32 passes for 140 yards, with one interception. His top target, Tyler King, caught three passes for 52 yards. Wyoming’s offense will need to regroup and find more consistency in their upcoming games.
Wyoming’s defense will be looking to improve after giving up 475 total yards to BYU in their last outing. The Cowboys allowed 318 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air, while also struggling to contain the run, giving up 157 yards on the ground. BYU’s offense moved the chains 23 times, and Wyoming’s defense managed just one interception.
Are The North Texas Mean Green Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
North Texas is looking to bounce back after a 66-21 defeat to Texas Tech on the road. The Mean Green, who were +10.5 point underdogs, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. This game’s combined score of 87 points surpassed the over/under line of 70.5 points. North Texas is now 2-1 for the season.
After falling behind 17-7 in the first quarter, North Texas was outscored 35-0 in the second quarter, effectively ending the game by halftime. The Mean Green managed to match Texas Tech’s 7 points in the third quarter and added another 7 in the fourth quarter.
North Texas’ offense struggled in their 66-21 loss to Texas Tech, turning the ball over three times on interceptions. Despite throwing for 218 yards, the Mean Green completed just 55.6% of their passes, with Chandler Morris going 15/27 for 162 yards. Morris finished with a passer rating of 58.49.
The Mean Green’s offense totaled 353 yards, with 135 yards coming on the ground. Shane Porter led the rushing attack with 31 yards on seven carries and added a rushing touchdown. Miles Coleman was the top receiver, with three catches for 75 yards.
North Texas’ defense will be looking for a big improvement after giving up 66 points to Texas Tech in their last game. The Mean Green allowed 586 total yards, with 354 yards coming through the air. Their secondary gave up four passing touchdowns and 24 completions on 34 attempts. On the ground, North Texas allowed 232 yards and four rushing touchdowns.