The UTEP Miners (2-0) and Boise State Broncos (0-1) meet Friday at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the UTEP vs. Boise State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
The Miners pushed past Bethune-Cookman of the FCS 38-28 last Saturday, moving to 2-0 straight up for the first time since 2005. UTEP has won three games in a row at the Sun Bowl for the first time since 2014 as well. Now, the Miners hit the road and will try to keep up the consistency.
The Broncos jumped out to a 21-0 lead at UCF Sept. 2, and held a 24-14 halftime lead. However, the Knights came all the way back for a 36-31 win to send the Bounce House into pandemonium. Now, the Broncos are back on the Smurf Turf for the first time this season.
UTEP at Boise State odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:05 p.m. ET.
- Money line: UTEP +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300) | Boise State -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): UTEP +25.5 (-108) | Boise State -25.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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UTEP at Boise State odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Boise State 44, UTEP 17
Money line
The start for UTEP (+1300) has been tremendous, but it’s not going to Boise State (-5000) and winning. However, you also can’t risk $100 on the host for only $2 in potential winnings.
AVOID, and look to the spread instead.
Against the spread
BOISE STATE -25.5 (-112) is the play at home. The Broncos are going to be awfully frustrated after blowing a big lead last week at UCF, and they’ll take it out on head coach Dana Dimel’s Miners.
UTEP has been a feel-good story with two early wins, but New Mexico State and FCS Bethune-Cookman aren’t in the same neighborhood as a trip to Boise State.
Over/Under
OVER 56.5 (-108) is the slight lean here, although only a small-unit play is warranted. Boise State’s offense was clicking early, and it will be able to put up a healthy amount of yardage and points here. The concern is if UTEP can get into the end zone. You’ll likely need at least two touchdowns from the Miners to eclipse the total.
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