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San Jose State v. Boise State Football Odds & Picks

Written by Jimmy Boyd

It was supposed to be the Boise State offense piling up the headlines this season, but the defense is stealing the show. Boise State’s 2nd nationally ranked scoring defense has prompted oddsmakers to make the Broncos 7-point road favorites against another undefeated WAC opponent.

Boise State’s defense came up with five interceptions in last Friday night’s 27-7 win over defending WAC champ Hawaii. The Broncos were able to hold their opponent to only one scoring drive for the fifth time in six contests.

The top defensive player in the win over Hawaii was cornerback Brandyn Thompson, whose three interceptions set up 10 Boise State points and prevented a Hawaii scoring opportunity.

You’re also going to want to keep an eye on linebacker Derrell Acrey this week. Acrey was all over the field against Hawaii, forcing an interception (hit QB’s arm as he threw), forcing a fumble, and recording a sack.

While the running game with Ian Johnson has not been as efficient as the Broncos expected it would be coming into the season, QB Kellen Moore has picked up the slack with the passing game. He tossed three touchdown strikes against the Warriors and has thrown 11 touchdowns in the past four games.

A stat you don’t hear very often is opponents field goal percentage against a team. Well, Boise State is most definitely a team you do not want to have to settle for a field goal against. Teams are just 1 of 7 on field goal tries against the Broncos this season.

While the Broncos offensive line seems to be the culprit in keeping the offensive point production down, the defense is more than picking up the slack. If you think the Broncos defense can lead the team to its seventh straight win, bet Boise State at -7 at BetUS and receive up to a 50% signup bonus.

The San Jose State Spartans are 5-2 on the season and 3-0 in WAC play thanks to a great effort from the defense and special teams in a 31-14 win over New Mexico State. The Spartans brought back two interceptions to the house to build a 21-0 lead against a good New Mexico State offense.

Running back Yonus Davis saw the ball 21 times for 107 yards and a touchdown in the win.

While we have been blowing smoke about the Boise State defense, we cannot fail to mention that San Jose State ranks 13th in the country and first in the WAC in total defense at just 272.6 yards per game allowed.

Like Boise State, the Spartans offense can still use some work. Last week, the Spartans managed only 201 yards of offense and QB Kyle Reed was just 8 of 18 for 50 yards with three picks.

The Spartans are going to have to do a much better job of throwing the football this week and finding ways to get it into the hands of wide receiver David Richmond, who is the team’s best playmaker. If you think the Spartans’ defense is good enough to keep this one within the number, bet San Jose State at +7 at BetUS.

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