The Utah State Aggies and the Boise State Broncos meet Saturday in college football action from Albertsons Stadium in Boise. Here’s a Boise State vs Utah State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Boise State vs Utah State pick.
Utah State Aggies Betting Preview
The Aggies opened up the year with a home game versus a visiting Idaho State squad. Utah State lost that one 29-17. Game two on the road versus Washington was much closer but still a loss 16-14. Utah State’s skid continued with a tough road game versus Utah and a loss 33-0 after giving up 26 unanswered points in the first half alone.
In game four versus Troy, the Aggies were down 10-7 as they started out the second half. Utah State posted a pair of touchdowns in the third quarter and held on for the victory 21-10 in the end. It was their first win of the year. QB Grady Brosterhous was 18-of-28 for 242 yards, two scores and a pick while also leading the rush with 15 carries for 89 yards.
Boise State Broncos Betting Preview
Over on the Boise State side, they had a tricky opener on the road versus Oregon. The Broncos played pretty well overall but still lost 34-27 in the end. Boise State got their first win the next weekend versus Memphis by a score of 38-20, then kept it going against South Dakota. Boise State scored points in every quarter on the way to a 38-24 victory over the Coyotes.
Matched up against Western Michigan, the Broncos managed eight points in the first quarter then added a TD in the second and 10 more in the third. Boise State finished off with another TD to score in every quarter during a 32-7 victory. QB Maddux Madsen was 16-of-23 for 204 yards and a trio of touchdowns. Dylan Riley led the rush on 28 carries, 138 yards and a score.
Boise State Broncos Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Travis Anderson ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for interceptions (3) this season.
Utah State Aggies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Eli Wood ranks T1st in the Pac-12 Conference for receptions (23) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boise State ranks 1st among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (37:15).
- Boise State has had a higher time of possession than its opponents in each of its last nine games – longest active streak in the FBS.
- Utah State has lost the second quarter in each of its last five games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
- Utah State ranks 136th among FBS teams for points per game this season (13.0).
Boise State vs Utah State Prediction
Give me Boise State. The Broncos did well against Western Michigan in a nice road win last weekend, posting 377 yards, 21 first downs and a very nice 10-of-14 success rate on third-down tries. Boise State’s defense held WMU to just 223 yards, 12 first downs and 2-of-11 on third downs.
As for Utah State, they finally got a win despite posting 13 penalties for 105 yards, two turnovers and a tepid 4-of-11 on third downs. The defense came up with three interceptions though, and held Troy to just 4-of-13 on third-down tries. Boise State will serve as a much tougher opponent though, and I don’t think Utah State will keep a cover pace.