Boise St. Broncos vs
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San Jose State Spartans Favored to Cover in Highly Anticipated Matchup Against Boise State Broncos

This weekend will feature a highly anticipated Mountain West matchup between the Boise State Broncos and the San Jose State Spartans. The Broncos hold a dominant 15-1-0 record in the head-to-head series, with their most recent victory coming last year. In this preview, we will examine the recent performance of each team, highlight key players, and provide our picks and predictions for the game. Boise State is currently favored by -13.5 points, with the line remaining unchanged. The game will take place at 7:00 ET in San Jose, CA at CEFCU Stadium.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Broncos -550 | Spartans +410
• Spread: Broncos -13.5 (-110) | Spartans +13.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 61.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boise St. will win straight-up is 85%.

Boise St. vs San Jose St. Stats

Boise St. Broncos

Boise State Broncos are currently ranked 13th in the College Football Playoff rankings and have their sights set on securing one of the guaranteed spots for a Group-of-Five school. With an 8-1 record, their only loss coming by a narrow margin to top-ranked Oregon, the Broncos are in a strong position to make a push for the playoff spot. Quarterback Maddux Madsen has been performing well, with 1,908 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, while running back Aston Jeanty has been a standout player with 1,734 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns. The team's offense is ranked 3rd in the nation, averaging 44.29 points per game, but their defense is ranked 79th, allowing 25.86 points per game. Under first-year defensive coordinator Erik Chinander, the Broncos have room for improvement on defense, but with a strong offense and winning record, they are poised to make a run for the College Football Playoff spot reserved for Group-of-Five schools.

San Jose St. Spartans Analysis

In his first season as head coach, Ken Niumatalolo has guided the San Jose State Spartans to a successful 6-3 record, securing bowl eligibility. The team is looking to climb the rankings and potentially play spoiler against CFP hopeful Boise State in their upcoming games. San Jose State recently defeated Oregon State and is fully healthy heading into their next matchup, with quarterback Emmett Brown leading the offense and top receiver Nick Nash making an impact. Despite a middle-of-the-pack defense, the Spartans are aiming to continue their successful season. The team currently has a power ranking of 44 and ranks #58 for offense and #78 for defense, with a 5-3 overall record. Boise State has a recent history of success against San Jose State, going 1-2 in their last three matchups.

San Jose State Favored to Cover Against Boise State in Home Game

I am favoring San Jose State to cover in this upcoming game, particularly due to the advantage of playing in front of their home crowd. Boise State is currently facing intense competition, making it likely that their opponents will be highly motivated to upset their chances of making it to the College Football Playoff. San Jose State is a formidable team within the Mountain West conference and is expected to put up a strong fight. A key weakness for Boise State is their defensive performance, as they have been allowing an average of 26.5 points per game, ranking 72nd nationally. San Jose State's quarterback, Emmett Brown, has shown proficiency through his 18/5 TD/INT ratio. This level of skill and efficiency should enable the Spartans to keep the game closely contested. I anticipate that San Jose State's offense will be able to secure a score in the upper 20s or even 30s, ultimately leading to a successful outcome against the spread.

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