The Wyoming Cowboys (+17) are set to face off against the Missouri Tigers (-17) at Memorial Stadium at Faurot Field. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 p.m. ET and ESPNU will broadcast the action.
Wyoming Cowboys at Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
Wyoming is playing the role of underdog and is currently getting 17 points in this game. In order to take the home favorite, moneyline bettors would currently need to lay down $1,200 to win $100 back on the Tigers (-1200). The Cowboys are getting +710 moneyline odds. There will probably be some solid live betting opportunities for this game.
The Cowboys have gained 0.0 units so far in 2018 and are 1-1 against the spread (ATS). The team’s posted an O/U record of 1-1. The Tigers have gained 0.0 units this season. The team is 1-0 ATS and has an O/U record of 0-0.
The Cowboys have gone 1-1 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Tigers are 1-0 SU.
The Cowboys will look to get back in stride after a 41-19 defeat to Washington State last week where Tyler Vander Waal completed only eight-of-20 passes for 67 yards and one interception. Nico Evans (89 yards on 18 rushes, one TD) and Jevon Bigelow (42 yards on 11 carries) led the ground attack in the loss while Austin Conway (three receptions, 18 yards) and James Price (two catches, 23 yards) handled the receiving duties.
Missouri enter this Saturday’s matchup following a 51-14 win over UT Martin. The allowed the Skyhawks to pass for 183 yards and rush for 94 more. Ladarius Galloway was a bright spot in the defeat for UT Martin, recording 31 rushing yards on seven attempts, along with 52 yards and a score on two catches. As a group, the Tigers collectively completed 23-of-34 passes for 394 yards and four touchdowns. Drew Lock went 19-for-25 for 289 yards and four touchdowns while Taylor Powell was four-of-nine for 105 yards. Larry Rountree III (58 yards on 14 rush attempts, one TD) and Damarea Crockett (42 yards on 12 carries, one TD) handled the ground game in the win while Johnathon Johnson (four receptions, 39 yards, one TD) and Emanuel Hall (four catches, 171 yards, two TDs) led the receiving attack..
Free Pick: Wyoming Cowboys at Missouri Tigers
SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Missouri
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The Wyoming defense has sacked opposing QBs 4 times this season. Missouri has produced two sacks.
Both teams have yet to lose a fumble this year
The Cowboys produced 18 passing touchdowns last season.
The Tigers put up 44 passing touchdowns last season.
The Cowboys created 13 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Tigers put up 16 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Cowboys put up 3.2 yards per carry last season while allowing 3.5 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
The Tigers registered 5.2 yards per carry last season and gave up a YPC of 4.0 to opponents.
The Cowboys O-line yielded 26 sacks last season. Their defense created 33 sacks.
The Tigers O-line allowed 13 sacks last season. Their defense was able to sack opposing QBs 33 times.
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