The New Mexico Lobos (3-5) meet a conference opponent when they host the Wyoming Cowboys (1-7) on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at University Stadium (NM) in an MWC clash.

The Cowboys are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7.5) versus the Lobos (with an over/under of 60.5 points).

Below you can find our betting primer for this this matchup between the Lobos and the Cowboys, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

New Mexico vs. Wyoming betting lines

• Spread favorite: Lobos (-7.5)
• Moneyline: Lobos (-297), Cowboys (+234)
• Total: 60.5 points

New Mexico vs. Wyoming betting info and stats

New Mexico has five wins against the spread this season (5-3-0). New Mexico is undefeated ATS (1-0) when favored by at least 7.5 points. New Mexico has been favored on the moneyline three times this season, and sports a 3-0 record in those games. Wyoming has three wins against the spread this season (3-5-0). When Wyoming is the underdog by 7.5 points or more, it has covered the spread one time (1-1 ATS). Wyoming is 1-5 in games it has played as an underdog on the moneyline.

New Mexico vs. Wyoming recent stats and trends

New Mexico Lobos

• New Mexico has covered the spread twice in its last three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• New Mexico and its opponents have hit the over two times in those games.
• The last three New Mexico games averaged 65.2 total points, 4.7 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Wyoming Cowboys

• Wyoming is 2-1 against the spread over its past three games and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the past three Wyoming games exceeded the set total once.
• The last three Wyoming games averaged 50.8 total points, 9.7 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

New Mexico vs. Wyoming key players

New Mexico Lobos

• Devon Dampier leads New Mexico with 2,079 yards (259.9 ypg) on 164-of-279 passing with nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions this season. He also has 524 rushing yards on 82 carries while scoring 10 touchdowns on the ground.
• This season, Eli Sanders has carried the ball 84 times for 457 yards (57.1 per game) and four touchdowns.
• Luke Wysong’s leads his squad with 663 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 50 receptions (out of 80 targets) and scored one touchdown.
• Ryan Davis has reeled in 35 passes while averaging 64.1 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
• Nic Trujillo has a total of 262 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 15 passes and scoring one touchdown.
• Nunie Tuitele has two sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and 11 tackles.
• New Mexico’s leading tackler, Noah Avinger, has 36 tackles and one TFL this year.
• Christian Ellis leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 33 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.

Wyoming Cowboys

• Evan Svoboda has thrown for 1,015 yards on 84-of-180 passing with four touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 216 yards and five rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Sam Scott, has carried the ball 85 times for 424 yards (53 per game) with three touchdowns.
• John Michael Gyllenborg has registered 19 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 317 (39.6 yards per game). He’s been targeted 34 times and has one touchdown.
• Tyler King has put up a 228-yard season so far. He’s caught 16 passes on 31 targets.
• Chris Durr Jr.’s 26 targets have resulted in 18 grabs for 227 yards and one touchdown.
• Sabastian Harsh leads the team with three sacks, and also has seven TFL and 22 tackles.
• Shae Suiaunoa is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 49 tackles and six TFL.
• Wrook Brown has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 23 tackles and three passes defended to his name.