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Boise State vs Washington State Prediction 9-28-24 College Football Picks

Washington State Cougars (4-0) vs. Boise State Broncos (2-1)
September 28, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boise State Broncos -6 / Washington State Cougars +6; Over/Under: +61.5
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The Washington State Cougars and the Boise State Broncos will meet Saturday in college football action from Albertsons Stadium. Here’s a Boise State vs Washington State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Boise State vs Washington State pick.

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Cougars got off to a nice start this season. Washington State took a blowout victory over Portland State 70-30 in their opener, then beat Texas Tech 37-16 in game two. Game three was much closer but still a win, this time 24-19 over Washington on September 14.

In the San Jose State game last Friday, the Cougars scored 22 points in the fourth quarter and eventually gutted out a 54-52 win in double overtime. John Mateer finished with 390 yards, four pass scores and two picks while also leading the rush with 111 yards and another TD.

Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

Over on the Boise State side, they opened up the year with a matchup versus Georgia Southern. Boise State ended up winning a shootout in that one, taking it 56-45. Game two was a tough matchup versus Oregon, which would go on to be a tough loss 37-34.

In game three versus Portland State, the Broncos scored 21 points in the second quarter alone on the way to a 56-14 blowout win. Maddux Madsen notched 188 yards passing with three scores. Ashton Jeanty led the running game on 127 yards from 11 totes.

Why the Boise State Broncos will win

  • The team ranked 25th in the AP Poll has won each of its last seven games.
  • Washington State has lost each of its last seven games as an underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
  • Washington State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games as an underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
  • Boise State has covered the spread in six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams at Albertsons Stadium.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

  • Washington State has won each of its last seven games in September.
  • Boise State has lost five of its last six games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference.
  • Washington State has covered the spread in 14 of its last 16 September games as an underdog.
  • Boise State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Boise State’s last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of Washington State’s last three games against teams with an AP Ranking of 25 have gone UNDER the total points line.

Boise State vs Washington State Prediction

I’ll stick with Boise State. The Broncos didn’t have too many issues with Portland State in their last game, notching 609 total yards (342 rushing), 27 first downs and a 7-of-10 rate on third-down conversions. That makes 34 or more points in all three games for the Broncos, with two of those hitting the 56-point mark.

As for Washington State, they’re coming off a wild matchup with SJSU. The Cougars posted 627 total yards (390 passing), 31 first downs and 9-of-15 on third-down tries. Washington State also had a couple of turnovers and committed 12 penalties for 109 yards, however. This weekend’s matchup is probably going to be another high-scoring affair, and it should be a fun one to watch.

Andrew's Free Pick: Boise State Broncos -6

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Andrew

Andrew has been writing about college, professional and fantasy sports betting since 2013. Andrew's goal is to break down the complicated numbers and trends into a language that's easily accessible to novice sports bettors and seasoned professionals alike.

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