The Boise State Broncos (0-1) and New Mexico Lobos (1-0) meet at University Stadium Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Boise State vs. New Mexico odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Boise State scored all of its points in the second half of a 34-17 loss at the Oregon State Beavers last Saturday. The Broncos received the offensive spark after bringing in backup QB Taylen Green, who passed for 155 yards but ran for 102 yards with 2 TDs, including a 74-yard score in the 3rd quarter.
New Mexico blew out the FCS Maine Black Bears 41-0 Saturday. Following a scoreless opening quarter, the Lobos scored 3 touchdowns before halftime. RB Sherod White (13 carries, 58 yards) ran 4 yards for the first TD, while RB Luke Wysong (6 carries, 43 yards; 3 catches, 51 yards) scored the next 2 for a 21-0 lead. The defense held the Bears to 118 total yards.
Boise State is 4-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 games after failing to cover.
In the last 5 head-to-head meetings, Boise State is 4-1 ATS vs. New Mexico.
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Boise State at New Mexico odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 9:16 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Boise State -1100 (bet $1100 to win $100) | New Mexico +700 (bet $100 to win $700)
- Against the spread (ATS): Boise State -17.5 (-108) | New Mexico +17.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Boise State at New Mexico picks and predictions
Prediction
Boise State 31, New Mexico 10
Money line
PASS.
While the Broncos (-1100) should win by margin, betting $1,100 to only win $100 is not worth the risk.
Against the spread
Boise State coach Andy Avalos has not confirmed which quarterback will start Friday.
After Broncos starting QB Hank Bachmeier was pulled Saturday, the 4th-year quarterback should have extra motivation to run up the score if he starts. Bachmeier should be comfortable vs. New Mexico after leading Boise State to a 37-0 win last November in the previous head-to-head meeting.
If Bachmeier starts, BET BOISE STATE -17.5 (-108).
Over/Under
Two strong trends point toward the Under.
The Under is 6-0 in Boise State’s last 6 games following an ATS loss and 4-0 in the last 4 vs. New Mexico. The Lobos should have a much tougher time scoring in this matchup than they did vs. the FCS-member Bears.
BET UNDER 44.5 (-112).
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