Wyoming vs. Kent State Updated Prediction and Odds for Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Nov 27, 2021; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Wyoming Cowboys wide receiver Isaiah Neyor (5) scores a TD
Nov 27, 2021; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Wyoming Cowboys wide receiver Isaiah Neyor (5) scores a TD / Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
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Wyoming takes the trip to Boise, Idaho to take part in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against MAC runner-up this season Kent State.

The Cowboys enter this one at 6-6 but have one of the strongest bowl coaches in the country at the helm in Craig Bohl, who is 10-3 ATS as a head coach in his career.

Meanwhile, the Golden Flashes are 7-6 behind an explosive offense that plays at a frenetic pace, averaging the third most plays per minute.

How should we bet this Tuesday afternoon bowl game? Here are the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook.

Wyoming vs. Kent State Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

  • Wyoming: -3.5 (-110)
  • Kent State: +3.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Wyoming: -160
  • Kent State: +140

Total: 59.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Wyoming vs. Kent State Betting Trends

  • Kent State is 1-5 ATS as an underdog
  • Wyoming is 1-4-1 ATS as a favorite
  • Kent State is 5-8 to the OVER this season
  • Wyoming has covered three of their last four games

Wyoming vs. Kent State Prediction and Pick

Our Iain McMillian made the case for Wyoming last week in this matchup, and the betting market agrees with him, moving the Cowboys to -3.5 from -3. Here is a snippet from his betting preview:

"Kent State’s defense is terrible and it’s going to cost them in this game.

The team is 105th in opponent yards per play, compared to Wyoming who 32nd in opponent yards per play. More importantly, Kent State can’t stop the run. 61.63% of plays ran by Wyoming are running plays, that’s the 11th highest rate in college football. Kent State is 102nd in opponent yards per carry, allowing an average of 4.8 yards per rush."

Further, this is one of McMillian's favorite plays of bowl season, so feel comfortable to lay it with Wyoming.

"One of my favorite plays of the college football bowl season is Wyoming to win and cover in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl."

PICK: Wyoming -3.5