Washington State Cougars vs Boise State Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24
Boise State is the -7.5 point favorite as they host Washington State at Albertsons Stadium in Boise. Kick-off is set for 10:00 ET, with FS1 handling the broadcast. The money line odds have the Broncos at -278 and the Cougars at +226. The over/under line is at 65.5 points for this week five non-conference matchup. Washington State comes in with a 4-0 record, while Boise State is 2-1 on the season.
WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington State Cougars +7.5
This game will be played at Albertsons Stadium at 10:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:
- We have the Boise State Broncos winning this one by a score of 33 to 27
- Even though we like the Boise State Broncos to win, our ATS pick is to take the Washington State Cougars at +7.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 65.5 points
Will The Washington State Cougars Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Washington State is now 4-0 after narrowly escaping with a 54-52 overtime win over San Jose State. The Cougars were -13 point favorites but ended up winning by just two points, failing to cover the spread. This game had a combined score of 106 points, surpassing the over/under line of 55.5 points.
At the end of the first quarter, Washington State was trailing 10-7, but they took a 24-17 lead by halftime. The Cougars then exploded in the third quarter, outscoring San Jose State 21-0, but the Spartans responded in the fourth quarter by putting up 22 points to force overtime. In the extra period, both teams were held scoreless.
John Mateer led Washington State’s offense to a 54-52 overtime victory, throwing for 390 yards and four touchdowns. He connected on 56.5% of his passes and finished with a passer rating of 95.38. Kyle Williams was his top target, hauling in eight receptions for 138 yards.
The Cougars’ offense racked up 627 total yards, with 237 yards coming on the ground. Mateer also led the team in rushing, gaining 111 yards on 18 carries and scoring one rushing touchdown.
Washington State’s defense will be looking to improve after allowing 491 total yards and 54 pass attempts in their most recent game. Despite picking off two passes, the Cougars gave up 375 passing yards and four touchdowns through the air. On the ground, they allowed 116 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Washington State’s defense will need to tighten up in the secondary and against the run moving forward.
Are The Boise State Broncos Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Boise State improved to 2-1 on the season with a 56-14 victory over Portland State. The game had no betting lines available.
After a 7-7 tie in the first quarter, the Broncos took control, outscoring Portland State 21-0 in the second quarter. Boise State added 14 more points in the third quarter and held a 42-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter, where they outscored Portland State 14-7.
Boise State’s offense was unstoppable in their 56-14 win, racking up 609 total yards. The Broncos’ ground game was particularly dominant, with 342 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Ashton Jeanty led the way with 127 yards on just 11 carries, averaging 11.5 yards per attempt. The Broncos also found success through the air, with Maddux Madsen throwing for 188 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72.2% of his passes. Matt Lauter was the top receiver, catching seven passes for 91 yards.
Boise State’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Portland State to just 14 points and 277 total yards. The Broncos’ defense was particularly effective against the pass, allowing only 130 yards on 13 completions. Portland State’s ground game found a bit more success, rushing for 147 yards and one touchdown. Overall, Boise State’s defense limited Portland State to just 12 first downs.