Utah State vs Wyoming Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 9

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Wyoming defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole walks the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against Illinois Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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  • The Wyoming is a -2.5 point favorite vs. Utah State
  • The Utah State vs. Wyoming Total (Over/Under): 57.5 points
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The Utah State Aggies (1-6) visit Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium to take on the Wyoming Cowboys (1-6) on Oct. 26 in Laramie, WY. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.

Wyoming is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Utah State vs. Wyoming Over/Under is 57.5 total points.

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Utah State vs. Wyoming Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Utah State+2.5 -10557.5 -110+105
Wyoming -2.5 -11557.5 -110-125

Utah State vs Wyoming Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Wyoming will win this game with 57.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Utah State and Wyoming, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Utah State vs Wyoming Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Wyoming will cover the spread with 59.8% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Utah State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.70 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Utah State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Utah State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 9 games (+2.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Utah State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.85 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Wyoming has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Wyoming has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Wyoming has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games (+1.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Wyoming have covered the 1Q Spread in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+1.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Wyoming has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+0.70 Units / 9% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Utah State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Utah State Player Prop Bets Today

  • Rahsul Faison has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Wyoming players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Wyoming Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Evan Svoboda has hit the TD Passes Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 100% ROI)

Utah State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Utah State is 2-5 against the spread this college football season (-3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI).

  • Utah State is 0-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.55 Units / -100% ROI
  • Utah State is 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • Utah State is 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

Wyoming Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wyoming is 2-5 against the spread this college football season (-3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI).

  • Wyoming is 1-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.7 Units / -72.83% ROI
  • Wyoming is 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • Wyoming is 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

Utah State: Keys to the Game vs. Wyoming

Utah State is 2-10 (.167) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: .541

Utah State is 2-10 (.167) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– 5th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .471

Utah State is 1-6 (.143) when losing at least one fumble since the 2023 season– T-7th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .418

Utah State is 4-12 (.250) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2023 season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .415

Wyoming: Keys to the Game vs. Utah State

Wyoming is 4-10 (.286) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– 36th-worst in FBS; Average: .423

Wyoming is 8-3 (.727) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2023 season– 12th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .585

Wyoming is 1-7 (.125) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-26th-worst in FBS; Average: .335

Wyoming is 9-2 (.818) when scoring 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-15th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .714

Matchup Notes for Utah State vs. Wyoming

Wyoming has 282 receptions in 20 games (just 14.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 12th-worst among FBS skill players. Utah State’s defense has allowed 20.0 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wyoming’s WRs has 152 receptions in 20 games (just 7.6 per game) since the 2023 season — T-6th-worst among FBS WRs. Utah State’s defense has allowed 20.0 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wyoming’s QBs has thrown for 1,198 passing yards in 7 games (just 171.1 YPG) this season — 17th-worst among FBS teams. Utah State’s defense has allowed 262.6 passing yards per game this season — 19th-worst among FBS defenses.

Utah State’s QBs has thrown for 2,177 passing yards in 7 games (311.0 YPG) this season — 10th-best among FBS teams. Wyoming’s defense has allowed 240.9 passing yards per game this season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

Utah State’s offense has thrown for 2,177 passing yards in 7 games (311.0 YPG) this season — 10th-best among FBS offenses. Wyoming’s defense has allowed 240.9 passing yards per game this season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

Utah State have 311.0 receiving yards per game this season — 9th-best among FBS skill players. Wyoming’s defense has allowed 240.9 receiving yards per game this season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

Utah State Offensive Stats & Trends

Utah State’s QBs has thrown for 2,177 passing yards in 7 games (311.0 YPG) this season — 10th-best among FBS teams. Wyoming’s defense has allowed 240.9 passing yards per game this season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

Utah State’s offense has thrown for 2,177 passing yards in 7 games (311.0 YPG) this season — 10th-best among FBS offenses. Wyoming’s defense has allowed 240.9 passing yards per game this season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

Utah State have 311.0 receiving yards per game this season — 9th-best among FBS skill players. Wyoming’s defense has allowed 240.9 receiving yards per game this season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

Utah State’s WRs has 348 receptions in 20 games (17.4 per game) since the 2023 season — T-13th-best among FBS WRs. Wyoming’s defense has allowed 14.6 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — 11th-worst among FBS defenses.

Utah State’s RBs has averaged just 4.7 yards after the catch this season — 7th-worst among FBS RBs. Wyoming’s defense has allowed 11.9 RAC to RBs this season — T-11th-worst among FBS defenses.

Wyoming Offensive Stats & Trends

Wyoming has 282 receptions in 20 games (just 14.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 12th-worst among FBS skill players. Utah State’s defense has allowed 20.0 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wyoming’s WRs has 152 receptions in 20 games (just 7.6 per game) since the 2023 season — T-6th-worst among FBS WRs. Utah State’s defense has allowed 20.0 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wyoming’s QBs has thrown for 1,198 passing yards in 7 games (just 171.1 YPG) this season — 17th-worst among FBS teams. Utah State’s defense has allowed 262.6 passing yards per game this season — 19th-worst among FBS defenses.

Wyoming have just 171.1 receiving yards per game this season — 16th-worst among FBS skill players. Utah State’s defense has allowed 262.6 receiving yards per game this season — 19th-worst among FBS defenses.

Wyoming’s WRs have just 100.7 receiving yards per game this season — 12th-worst among FBS WRs. Utah State’s defense has allowed 262.6 receiving yards per game this season — 19th-worst among FBS defenses.

Utah State Aggies Defensive Stats & Trends

Utah State has allowed 13 first down receptions in the Red Zone this season– most in FBS

Utah State has allowed 13 first down receptions in the Red Zone this season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Utah State has no interceptions and 13 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.2

Utah State has allowed 13 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– T-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Utah State has allowed 27 TD passes in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-most in FBS

Wyoming Cowboys Defensive Stats & Trends

Wyoming has allowed a Completion Pct of just 37% (10 completions/27 attempts) on 3rd and long this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%

Wyoming has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 33 of 204 attempts (16%) this season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 10%

Wyoming has allowed opponents to catch just 10 of 27 passes (37% Reception Pct) on 3rd and long this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 56%

Wyoming defense has allowed 20 completions for 20 or more yards on 1st down this season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Wyoming has sacked opposing QBs on just 3% of pass attempts (7/204) this season– T-2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 6%


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