Both of these two teams look to close out their season with a bowl win. The Cowboys enter this one with a 7-5 record after finishing third in the Mountain West this season. Ohio is coming off a loss in the MAC Championship. However, they still have a lot to play for and are looking to get to double-digit wins on the season, as they currently have a 9-4 record. Wyoming is coming off of a bowl win, having won the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The Bobcats, on the other hand, will be playing in their first bowl game since 2019. Continue reading below to get our best Ohio vs Wyoming Prediction and much more.
Spread & Total Points Game Lines
Looking at Ohio vs Wyoming predictions, the Ohio Bobcats are currently favored to win this game, with the line currently set at Ohio -2.5. The Over/Under is at 41.5 total points at the moment. These two lines and the side you will want to be on will be analyzed below. Continue reading to find out why this game might not go as you would’ve thought.
Ohio vs. Wyoming Odds
Kickoff in tonight’s Arizona Bowl will be at 5:30 PM EST from Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. The game will be nationally televised on Barstool Sports. It can be accessed online at Barstool.TV or viewers can also watch through the Barstool Sports app. The Sling TV app will also have access to the game.
Ohio Analysis
Despite starting QB Kurtis Rourke getting hurt earlier this season, the Bobcats’ offense has still managed to score points. They are led by freshman running back Sieh Bangura, who is averaging almost five yards a rush this year and has 14 total touchdowns.
The Bobcat defense struggled early on this season, but they’ve done a good job limiting opponents in the last two months. Over the course of their last seven games, the Ohio defense has given up no more than 24 points. The Bobcats did have an NCAAF schedule that gave them one of the lowest-ranked strengths of schedules in the FBS.
Wyoming Analysis
Wyoming comes into this one, having struggled in their last three games. They have put up a combined 31 points during that span. The Cowboys will need QB Andrew Peasley and the rest of the offense to pick up the slack on Friday if they want to beat the Bobcats.
The Cowboy defense has done a nice job holding opponents to low-point totals this season. They rank in the top 50 in the FBS for opponents’ points per game, in which they are giving up just over 23 points a game on average this season. Wyoming has held their opponents to 20 or fewer points in four of their last five games this season.
Updates
There have been no new college football injuries since the last games played by each of these teams earlier this month. This makes it a bit easier to analyze the trends and know what to expect for Ohio vs Wyoming predictions.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Wyoming Cowboys Betting Prediction
The NCAAF odds for this one have the Ohio Bobcats as 2.5-point favorites. Taking the Bobcats to cover the spread will be the play tonight. They have been very balanced offensively and defensively and have an 8-1 record against the spread in their last nine games. The Wyoming offense has looked too bad to be within two points in this game.
These two NCAAF teams come into this matchup averaging over 51 combined points per game, which makes Ohio vs Wyoming predictions a bit more interesting. The Over/Under for this bowl is currently set at 41.5 points. This line seems to be too low compared to similar NCAA picks, especially when you have a high-powered offense in the Bobcats going against a struggling Cowboys D. Points should be easy to come by, so take the over and enjoy what should be a higher-scoring ballgame.
Most Remarkable Players for this Matchup
The first player to watch tonight will be Ohio running back Sieh Bangura. The freshman has been an absolute tank in the backfield for the Bobcats this season. He’s put up just shy of 950 rushing yards in 11 games played and has 12 rushing TDs. Bangura has also helped out in the passing game, averaging over two receptions and almost 20 yards a contest.
Another player to watch out for is Ohio Senior WR Sam Wiglusz. In 13 games played this season, he has had 69 receptions and is right at 850 yards receiving. That’s an average of over 12 yards a reception, meaning he goes for quite a few big plays each game. Wiglusz also has 11 receiving touchdowns this season, almost one per game. He’ll need to have a big night tonight if the Bobcats want to succeed against the strong Wyoming defense.
Finally, the last player that you’ll want to keep a close eye on in this game is Sophomore LB Easton Gibbs. Gibbs has been one of the most important players for the Cowboys’ defense and has an extremely bright future. In 12 games played this season, Gibbs has recorded 111 tackles, which leads the entire Cowboy defense. He’ll be an essential force in both stopping the run, covering the middle of the field, and applying pressure on the quarterback. Look for Gibbs to have a monster game defensively to close out the season, regardless of the outcome of the game.
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