The No. 22 Boise State Broncos (5-1, 2-0 Pac-12) and the Washington State Cougars (1-6, 0-3) meet Saturday at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (USA Network). Let's analyze college football odds around the Boise State vs. Washington State odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.
Boise State has been rolling since its season-opening loss at the Oregon Ducks, rattling off 5 straight victories. The Broncos kept things going with a 38-31 win Saturday at the Fresno State Bulldogs. QB Maddux Madsen threw for 238 yards and 2 TDs, while RBs Dylan Riley and Sire Gaines combined for 270 rushing yards and 2 scores. The Broncos won outright, but failed to cover as 9.5-point
favorites as the Over (48.5) cashed.
Washington State's struggles continued with a fourth straight loss, falling 48-30 to the Oregon State Beavers. QB Owen Eshelman did his best to keep the Cougars competitive, throwing for 289 yards, 2 TDs and a INT while adding 136 rushing yards and another score. Despite the loss, Washington State covered as an 18.5-point road underdog as the Over (52.5) cashed.
Washington State holds a 5-2 advantage in the all-time series against Boise State, including a 2-2 record at home. However, the Broncos dominated their most recent meeting in 2024, cruising to a 45-24 victory as a 6.5-point road favorite as the Over (65.5) cashed.
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Boise State at Washington State odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Boise State -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Washington State +425 (bet $100 to win $425)
- Against the spread (ATS): Boise State -13.5 (-108) | Washington State +13.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -108 | U: -110)
Boise State at Washington State picks and predictions
Prediction
Boise State 37, Washington State 13
Moneyline
PASS.
Boise State (-550) should have no problems with the Cougars Saturday but there is no value in betting this moneyline, which is why I'll take my bet to the spread.
Against the spread
BET BOISE STATE -13.5 (-108).
Boise State is riding a 5-game winning streak and averaging 35 points per game. The Broncos have a favorable matchup against a Washington State defense that just surrendered 48 points to Oregon State.
Boise State ranks 11th nationally with 234.5 rushing yards per game, led by Riley's 835 yards and 6 TDs. WSU allows 158.3 rushing yards per contest, giving the Broncos a clear advantage on the ground. Madsen has also been sharp, completing 66.3% of his passes with 13 TDs and zero interceptions.
Washington State sits at 1-6 and continues to struggle defensively. With Boise State coming off a bye week and featuring a balanced offense, the Broncos should have plenty of opportunities to build a comfortable lead.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 53.5 (-110).
Washington State's offensive struggles means points will be hard to come by against Boise State. The Cougars rank 134th nationally in third-down conversions at just 29.5%, while the Broncos boast the nation's sixth-best third-down defense. WSU also averages only 130.7 rushing yards per game against a Boise State defense allowing just 106.8. With the Cougars struggling to sustain drives and the Broncos playing tough defense, scoring opportunities will be limited.
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