Wyoming vs Toledo Prediction Football Picks 12-30-23
Wyoming Cowboys (8-4) vs Toledo Rockets (11-2)
2023-12-30 16:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Wyoming Cowboys -3.5 -- Over/Under: 44.5
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The Toledo Rockets have won 10 of their last 11 games and have a chance to win 12 games for the third time. The Wyoming Cowboys have won 3 of their last 4 games and are in the Arizona Bowl for a second straight year. Let’s preview the Arizona Bowl and give out a Toledo Rockets vs Wyoming Cowboys prediction.
Toledo Rockets Betting Preview
The Toledo Rockets beat Bowling Green and Central Michigan, but they’re coming off an upset loss to Miami (OH). Dequan Finn is completing 63.4 percent of his passes for 2,657 yards, 22 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Jerjuan Newton and Junior Vandeross III have combined for 1,233 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, while Anthony Torres has 24 receptions. The Toledo Rockets ground game is averaging 203.7 yards per contest, and Peny Boone leads the way with 1,400 yards and 15 touchdowns. Defensively, Toledo is allowing 20.6 points and 330.1 yards per game. Dallas Gant leads the Toledo Rockets with 108 tackles, Judge Culpepper has 9 sacks and Maxen Hook has 3 interceptions.
Toledo Rockets Team Facts
- Toledo has won each of its last eight matches when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Toledo has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games played at neutral venues.
- Toledo has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
- Four of Toledo’s last five games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys are coming off wins over Hawaii and Nevada to finish with an 8-4 record in the Mountain West standings. Andrew Peasley is completing 60.6 percent of his passes for 1,823 yards, 20 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Wyatt Wieland and Ayir Asante have combined for 771 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while John Trenton Welch has 19 receptions. The Wyoming Cowboys ground game is averaging 157.6 yards per contest, and Harrison Waylee leads the way with 856 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Wyoming is allowing 22.9 points and 360.4 yards per game. Easton Gibbs leads the Wyoming Cowboys with 106 tackles, DeVonne Harris has 4 sacks and Wrook Brown has 3 interceptions.
Wyoming Cowboys Team Facts
- Wyoming has won each of its last 12 games as a favorite.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Wyoming’s last five games.
- Wyoming has won the first quarter in five of its last six games against opponents from the Mid-American Conference.
- Wyoming has won the first half in four of its last five games against opponents from the Mid-American Conference.
- Each of Wyoming’s last five games against opponents from the Mid-American Conference have gone OVER the total points line.
Toledo Rockets vs Wyoming Cowboys prediction
The Toledo Rockets are throwing out Georgia Tech transfer Tucker Gleason at quarterback, as Dequan Finn has transferred to Baylor. If that wasn’t enough, I have to question the motivation for Toledo, as this was a team that could’ve had a big bowl appearance but was tripped up in the MAC Championship. Outside of New Year’s Six Bowls or playoff games, motivation is a big key in these games, and Toledo can’t be thrilled with this spot. It’s a letdown. Also, the Wyoming Cowboys are in the Arizona Bowl for the third time in the last 5 years, so there’s familiarity here. Give me Wyoming and the chalk.