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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