Wyoming Cowboys vs. Arizona State Sun Devils 8/31/24 – The game between the Wyoming Cowboys and the Arizona Sun Devils scheduled on Saturday at Mountain America Stadium is the first to be played in the NCAAF Week 1 schedule. It is worth noting that the Wyoming Cowboys are coming into this season with a good record of 9-4 last season. On the contrary, the Arizona Sun Devils had a poor performance the previous year, managing only three wins and nine losses. For those searching for free college football game predictions, there is an exciting examination of two different teams related to this match.
Wyoming Cowboys vs. Arizona State Sun Devils 8/31/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 10:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Mountain America Stadium |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Wyoming Cowboys (9-4) vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (3-9)
The Wyoming Cowboys’ offensive lineup last season showcased a robust ground game complemented by effective receiving efforts, mirroring some strategic plays in the Ohio-Syracuse clash. As for running back Harrison Waylee, it was clear that his year was extraordinary, as he’stoned 947 rushing yards with 5 touchdowns to his name and was very impressive with an average of 5.8 yards per rush. The most productive receiver was otherwise John Michael Gyllenborg, who finished with 360 yards and 3 touchdowns, proving to be useful in the air.
In contrast, the Arizona State Sun Devils are looking to revitalize their attack, which resembled some of the dynamics at play in the North Dakota vs Iowa State game. Last year was a difficult one for the Sun Devils, though there were a few glimmers of hope including running back Cam Skattebo’s 783 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns showing the possibility of big plays. Quite simply, Xavier Guillory was nowhere near as productive, as he netted 226 receiving yards, albeit he may be able to help in attacking the Cowboys’ defense.
Evan Svoboda QB vs. Trenton Bourguet QB
Evan Svoboda, who plays as a quarterback for Wyoming Cowboys, completed his performance in the previous season on a rather bad note, managing only 60.5% of his attempts and a dismal 200 yards in passing over a couple of games. Svoboda is expected to work on his high turnover rate and how he performs under game pressure which has been very important for Wyoming’s offense this season. His capacity to throw the ball well on longer routes and play effectively as a quarterback is going to be very important with the soft Sun Devil’s defense.
Oppositely, Trenton Bourguet for Arizona State had much more opportunities under the sun completing 151 out of 248 attempts for 1486 yards. But, there is a nagging concern because of his inefficient 1 to 4 touchdown to interception ratio. With more experience under his belt and a slightly better passer rating of 109.3, Bourguet should be able to impose the pace of the game and take advantage of the weaknesses of Cowboys secondary.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Arizona State Sun Devils -7 -110, Total Odds: 47.5
The current betting odds favor the Arizona State Sun Devils with a -7 point spread, indicating expectations for a solid performance despite their poor record last season. The total over/under set at 47.5 points suggests a moderately high-scoring game, aligning with the teams’ potential to exploit each other’s defensive weaknesses.
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Trends
The Cowboys have shown a robust performance trend, going 4-1 SU in their last 5 games but struggling significantly on the road and against Pac-12 teams, with a 1-5 SU in both contexts. These trends suggest that while Wyoming can be strong, their adaptability in away games and against traditionally tougher conference teams may be a concern.
Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends
Arizona State has struggled overall but shows an intriguing trend of performing well in August, with an 8-0 SU record in their last 8 games during this month. However, their record against teams from the Mountain West conference and recent overall SU and ATS records indicate vulnerabilities that Wyoming could exploit.
Wyoming Cowboys vs. Arizona State Sun Devils 8/31/24 Betting Picks
Based on the assessment and their performance history, this one will be particularly close. With a solid defense in place for Wyoming and with certain explosive plays from their running back, they may well be able to make the spread betting favorable against Arizona State. The Sun Devils are still tipped to win, despite being locked in the middle of the pack, but do not appear as though they will win by the margin you would anticipate.
For those interested in prop bets/over/under, the under seems to be a good option considering the fact that both teams have been rather poor in scoring and have played good defense in their previous games. This game, abundance of top-tier sports handicapping, is likely to be more competitive than the betting lines suggest.