The Boise State Broncos (10-1, 7-0 MWC) and Colorado State Rams (4-7, 3-4 MWC) play Friday at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, CO at 3:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Boise State-Colorado State odds and betting lines while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.
Boise State at Colorado State: Three things you need to know
1. Boise State already clinched a spot in the conference championship game after crushing Utah State 56-21 last Saturday. Another win bolsters their New Years’ bowl hopes.
2. Colorado State lost to Wyoming 17-7 last week to drop its fourth straight contest in a row.
3. Colorado State cannot run the ball well. It managed just 48 yards last week against Wyoming. Contrast that with Boise State’s 297 yards on 6.5 yards per carry last week.
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Boise State at Colorado State: Odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Boise State 41, Colorado State 20
Moneyline (ML)
Boise State is a big -589 favorite on the moneyline and Colorado State is +420 in this conference game.
Colorado State must put together a better effort running the ball to keep Boise State’s pass rush honest. RB’s Marcus McElroy and Jaylen Thomas combined for just 36 yards last week. Boise State can make teams one dimensional as it ranks 23rd in the nation against the run (fewer than 118 yards allowed per game). RB George Holani ran for almost 200 yards last week and Colorado could not slow down Wyoming’s run attack.
The odds are just too chalky with a $10 bet garnering a profit of $1.70. PASS.
Against the Spread (ATS)
Boise State is 2-2-1 against the spread overall but covers by 5.3 points per game. Colorado State is 3-2 against the spread at home and is still 2.2 points per contest above the cover.
Take the BRONCOS (-13.5, -121). Boise State’s balance will drive Colorado State nuts most of the day and Colorado State has little incentive.
Over/Under (O/U)
The projected total is 57.5. This will be close but it is hard not to side with the OVER (-110). Colorado cannot stop the run and the bigger problem is once Boise State gets its play-action passing game going. This game could be over early if that happens.
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