MWC Championship: Boise State at UNLV odds, picks and predictions
The Boise State Broncos (7-5, 6-2 Mountain West) visit the UNLV Rebels (9-3, 6-2) in the Mountain West Championship on Saturday. Kick from Allegiant Stadium is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Boise State vs. UNLV odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Boise State extended its winning streak to 3 games Nov. 24 with a 27-19 win over Air Force to cover as a 6.5-point home favorite. QB Taylen Green went 13 of 17 for 228 yards with a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Green also added 7 rushes for 25 yards and a TD while RB Ashton Jeanty led the team with 14 carries for 107 yards and a TD. Jeanty was also the Broncos' top receiver with 5 receptions for 118 yards and a TD.
UNLV snapped a 3-game winning streak with a 37-31 loss to San Jose State last Saturday while failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite. QB Jayden Maiava went 19 of 29 for 229 yards and a TD. His top receiver was WR Ricky White, who had 5 receptions for 111 yards. WR Corey Thompson Jr. (3 receptions, 50 yards) caught the Rebels' sole TD pass. On the ground, RB Jai'Den Thomas carried the ball 10 times for 48 yards and 3 TDs.
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Boise State at UNLV odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Boise State -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | UNLV +115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Boise State -2.5 (-110) | UNLV +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 59 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Boise State at UNLV picks and predictions
Prediction
UNLV 37, Boise State 31
Moneyline
BET UNLV (+115).
While UNLV lost at home last time out against San Jose State, it has been dominant on offense this season. The Rebels have not scored less than 24 points in a game all season outside a lopsided game against Michigan Sep. 9. The Rebels are 5-1 at home this season, while Boise State is just 2-4 on the road.
This will only be the 3rd time in UNLV's last 10 games in which it will enter as the underdog, and in each of the previous 2 games, it won, both on the road.
Against the spread
PASS.
The moneyline presents better odds on UNLV than the spread.
Over/Under
BET OVER 59 (-110).
Both teams sport a 7-4-1 Over record this season, with both teams averaging more than 3 touchdowns a game. While the quarterback play may be limited, each team's running game performs at a high rate.
Boise State has a 4-2 Over record in its last 6 games with a total over 58, while UNLV's Over record is 3-1 in its last 4 games with a total over 58.
Expect points to come in droves on Saturday with the Over hitting.
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