The best way to bet Wyoming Cowboys (2-7, 2-3 MWC) vs. Colorado State Rams (6-3, 4-0) on Friday night is the over/under. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.
The Cowboys are coming off a 49-45 win over New Mexico prior to their bye week for 1 of their 2 Mountain West wins on the season.
The Rams, meanwhile, have remained undefeated in conference play and have won 4 straight. Colorado State most recently beat Nevada, 38-21, on the road before a bye week of its own.
Friday's odds list the Rams as -9.5 home favorites, while the over/under has been on the move and now sits at 47.
Let's transition to my Wyoming vs. Colorado State predictions and college football picks for this Mountain West matchup on Friday, Nov. 15.
Wyoming vs Colorado State Prediction
- Wyoming vs. Colorado State Pick: Over 47
My Colorado State vs. Wyoming best bet is on both teams to go over the total, with the best line currently available at ESPN Bet, according to our live NCAAF odds page.
Wyoming vs Colorado State Odds
| Wyoming Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -110 | 47 -110o / -110u | +275 |
| Colorado State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -110 | 47 -110o / -110u | -350 |
- Wyoming vs Colorado State Spread: Wyoming +9.5 · Colorado State -9.5
- Wyoming vs Colorado State Over/Under: 47 (-110 / -110)
- Wyoming vs Colorado State Moneyline: Wyoming +275 · Colorado State -350
Wyoming vs Colorado State Preview
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview: Pokes Make QB Swap
Evan Svoboda wasn't the answer at quarterback. After entering November with horrible offensive metrics across the board, Wyoming gave the reins to Texas native and freshman Kaden Anderson.
Last week, he led a 49-45 win over New Mexico after Wyoming closed as a 9-point underdog.
Anderson threw for multiple scores and rushed for another. Overall, the Cowboys have quietly covered three straight, despite a 2-7 overall record.
The first year of the post-Craig Bohl era is very un-Craig Bohl-y. Wyoming is 4-5 against the spread and 6-3 to the over.
The Cowboys' offensive stats may be noisy due to the quarterback change. They really only had one way to go after yanking Svoboda.
Nonetheless, Wyoming has struggled to get a push up front, ranking 127th in Line Yards and making things tough on the ground game.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview: Covering Machines
In the first three weeks of the season, Colorado State was blown out by both Colorado and Texas, and failed to cover as a big favorite against Northern Colorado.
The Rams have since covered six straight, including five as favorites. Our public betting trackers show that Colorado State is both the public and sharp side, though it's early in the cycle. The Rams are generating 72% of the tickets and 80% of the money to cover.
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi leads an offense that's outside the top 100 nationally in Pass Success.
Wyoming vs Colorado State Matchup Analysis
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Wyoming Offense vs. Colorado State Defense
 | Offense | Defense |  Edge |
| Rush Success | 116 | 66 | |
| Line Yards | 127 | 64 | |
| Pass Success | 128 | 93 | |
| Havoc | 82 | 47 | |
| Finishing Drives | 124 | 71 | |
| Quality Drives | 112 | 55 | |
Colorado State Offense vs. Wyoming Defense
| Offense | Defense | Edge |
| Rush Success | 51 | 73 | |
| Line Yards | 86 | 94 | |
| Pass Success | 102 | 90 | |
| Havoc | 74 | 109 | |
| Finishing Drives | 95 | 115 | |
| Quality Drives | 73 | 109 | |
Pace of Play / Other
| | |
| PFF Tackling | 100 | 51 |
| PFF Coverage | 85 | 62 |
| Special Teams SP+ | 90 | 41 |
| Middle 8 | 116 | 73 |
| Seconds per Play | 27.2 (67) | 29.2 (115) |
| Rush Rate | 58% (42) | 59% (23) |
Wyoming vs Colorado State Pick & Prediction
Midseason quarterback moves can offer edges. Wyoming gets a big boost ceiling-wise with Anderson under center, and he's provided a dual-threat edge.
Frankly, the script plays out favorably for an over.
While I truly don't think Fowler-Nicolosi is good, he shouldn't play much of a factor Friday because Colorado State should be able to run at will.
The Rams are just outside the top 20 in rush rate this season. If they're consistent with their game plan for Week 12, they should register more success on the ground.
Not only does Wyoming allow 6.7 yards per play this season, but it also ranks fourth-worst in college football in yards allowed per rush.
I really wouldn't worry much about a run-heavy team draining the clock or taking up too much time; Wyoming doesn't generate any Havoc, and is awful in Finishing Drives.
Success and points for Colorado State should force Anderson, a freshman quarterback starting to gel down the stretch, to play with more pace, recklessness and more variance for an over.
The opener reflected a lot more of what Wyoming looked like with Svoboda under center. Over 47 is a good look and I'd play that all the way up to 50.5.
Pick: Over 47 (Play to 50.5)
Wyoming vs Colorado State Start Time, TV Channel, How to Watch
| Location: | Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins, CO |
| Date: | Friday, Nov. 15 |
| Kickoff Time: | 8 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming: | CBS Sports Network |
Wyoming heads to Fort Collins to face Colorado State on Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.
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