Wyoming vs New Mexico Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 6

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The Wyoming Cowboys (4-3) visit University Stadium (NM) to take on the New Mexico Lobos (2-5) on Oct. 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Albuquerque.

are betting favorites in Week 6, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for Wyoming vs. New Mexico is total points.

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Wyoming vs. New Mexico Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 6

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Wyoming vs New Mexico Prediction for Week 6

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Wyoming will win this game with 53.0% confidence.

Wyoming vs New Mexico Spread Prediction for Week 6

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Wyoming will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Wyoming and New Mexico, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


  • Wyoming has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Wyoming has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 games (+5.00 Units / 125% ROI)
  • Wyoming have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 82% ROI)
  • Wyoming has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+3.75 Units / 94% ROI)
  • Wyoming have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+4.31 Units / 28% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 8 games (+4.10 Units / 50% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 7 games (+3.35 Units / 38% ROI)

Wyoming Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wyoming has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

  • Wyoming is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
  • Wyoming is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
  • Wyoming is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

New Mexico Against the Spread (ATS) Record

New Mexico has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

  • New Mexico is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
  • New Mexico is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
  • New Mexico is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

New Mexico: Keys to the Game vs. Wyoming

New Mexico is winless (0-8) when intercepting no passes since the 2020 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .355

New Mexico is winless (0-5) when intercepting no passes — tied for worst in FBS; Average: .356

New Mexico is 1-9 (.100) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2020 season– 8th-worst in FBS; Average: .366

Wyoming Offensive Stats & Trends

Wyoming TEs have been targeted 8 times with 4-6 yards to go this season– 2nd most among FBS Teams

Wyoming WRs have averaged 21.1 yards per reception (464 yards/22 catches) on 3rd and long since last season– 4th best among FBS Teams; Average: 14.7

Wyoming Skill Players have caught just 52 of 107 passes (49% Reception Pct) in the 4th quarter since last season– 4th worst among FBS Teams; Average: 61%

Wyoming WRs have caught just 28 of 69 passes (41% Reception Pct) in the 4th quarter since last season– 3rd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 58%

Wyoming Skill Players have averaged just 6.6 receptions per game (113/17) in the 1st half since last season– 5th worst among FBS Teams; Average: 10.3

New Mexico Offensive Stats & Trends

New Mexico Skill Players have averaged just 11.2 receptions per game (180/16) since last season– 5th worst among FBS Teams; Average: 19.0

New Mexico WRs have averaged just 9.4 yards per reception (197 yards/21 catches) on 3rd and long since last season– 4th worst among FBS Teams; Average: 14.7

New Mexico RBs have averaged 3.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (417 yards / 118 touches) in the 4th quarter since last season– tied for worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3

New Mexico Skill Players have averaged just 115.3 receiving yards per game (1,845/16) since last season– 4th worst among FBS Teams; Average: 233.1

New Mexico QBs have averaged 139.4 Passing Yards per game (2,230/16) since last season– 4th worst among FBS Teams; Average: 247.4

Wyoming Cowboys Defensive Stats & Trends

Wyoming has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on just 8 of 135 carries (6%) this season– 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 13%

Wyoming has allowed a Completion Pct of 71% (35 completions/49 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go since last season– 3rd worst in FBS; Average: 59%

Wyoming has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on just 8 of 135 carries (6%) this season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 12%

Wyoming has allowed a Completion Pct of just 47% (43 completions/91 attempts) in close and late situations since last season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 58%

Wyoming has allowed a passer rating of just 97.1 in close and late situations (91.0 Pass Attempts) since last season– 5th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 126.2

New Mexico Lobos Defensive Stats & Trends

New Mexico opponents has averaged 44.3 Passing Attempts per TD (133 Pass Attempts/3 Passing TDs) this season– 4th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 17.8

New Mexico has allowed 5 TDs in close and late situations this season– 2nd most among Non-Power 5 Teams

New Mexico has allowed 3 touchdowns on 72 completions (24.0 Completions Per TD) this season– 3rd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 10.9

New Mexico has not allowed an opponent to rush for 20+ yards on any of their 111 carries this season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 4%

New Mexico has 7 interceptions this season– tied for 3rd most among Non-Power 5 Teams


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