Line on boise state game

If that happens, it will be a happy holiday all around for BSU. Win on third down: Third down is called the money down for a reason. If Boise State is going to keep its winning streak alive, it's going to have to win on third down on both offense and defense. The Broncos move the chains well on third down, ranking No. But they are facing the conference's top third-down defense: San Diego State is allowing opponents to convert just Defensively, Boise State has given up third-down conversions Reach deep in the bag of tricks: Boise State offensive coordinator Tim Plough said he held a few things back in the Broncos' win over New Mexico last weekend.

This is the game to pull out every trick in the bag — not only because a win keeps conference hopes alive, but also because a loss likely drops the Broncos to a weaker bowl game. San Diego State's defense is deceptive, and the Aztecs are stout against the run, giving up just They're also No.

Whether it's reverses, old-school flea flickers or another pass to defensive tackle Scott Matlock, the Broncos need to catch San Diego State off-guard. No turnovers: An improved running game has played a role in Boise State's four-game winning streak since its bye week in mid-October, but so has the Broncos' attention to cleaning up turnovers. BSU turned the ball over nine times five interceptions, four fumbles through the first seven games.

The Broncos have coughed it up just twice in the past four — and one of those was an interception thrown by wide receiver Khalil Shakir on a trick play. Boise State's trend of not turning the ball over must continue, because recovering from giveaways won't be easy against a team in the Top 25 that is also playing for a league title shot. San Diego State RB Greg Bell: Noa played one of his best games of the season against New Mexico last week, posting six tackles, three tackles for loss and a career-high two sacks.

Nevada is overall and at home, while the Broncos are overall and on the road. The Wolf Pack have won 11 of the last 12 meetings between these teams. The Broncos are favored by one point in the latest Nevada vs.

Boise State odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is set at Before entering any Boise State vs. Nevada picks, you'll want to see the college basketball predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns. Now, the model has set its sights on Nevada vs. Boise State. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball odds for Nevada vs. Boise State:. Nevada has only played one game during the portion of its schedule, picking up a win over New Mexico on New Year's Day. They got off to a start this season, but they have responded with wins in six of their last seven games.

Junior guard Grant Sherfield leads Nevada with They're also against the Cowboys in Albertsons Stadium. The Broncos are a Boise State is in its past 20 regular-season games as a favorite at home and against the spread. Wyoming is in its past 20 regular-season games as an underdog on the road and ATS.

My pick straight up, ATS : Boise State's defense has played its best games of the season the past two weeks, and the Broncos finally have some semblance of a running game now that George Holani is healthy.

The Broncos look poised to end the season on a winning streak that might land them back in the Mountain West championship game, which seemed nearly impossible a month ago. If history repeats itself, Boise State is going to be in for a dogfight against Wyoming, though. The past two games between the rivals have been decided by a combined 11 points, including the Broncos' overtime win at home in I think Boise State's defense continues its stingy ways in the red zone and the Broncos run the ball well enough to win a close one.

But I also think a turnover or two by the Broncos and a productive day from Wyoming running back Xazavian Valladay could flip the script in the Cowboys' favor. Final score: Boise State 27, Wyoming Series: Boise State is against Wyoming. The Broncos' only loss in the series, dating back to , was a setback in Laramie in Boise State has won four straight in the series, including a victory in the regular-season finale.

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