Boise State vs. San Jose State: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – October 7, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 1, 2023

The Boise State Broncos (2-3) will meet their MWC-rival, the San Jose State Spartans (1-4) in a matchup on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Albertsons Stadium. The Broncos are considerable favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 8.5 points. The over/under is set at 57.5 in the outing.

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Boise State vs. San Jose State Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Boise State -8.5 -110 -110 57.5 -110 -110

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for Boise State vs San Jose State
ATS Total Score prediction
Boise State (-8.5) Over (57.5) Boise State 36 San Jose State 24

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison

Boise State San Jose State
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 28.6 (65) 28.2 (68)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 31.6 (106) 33.4 (110)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 6 (48) 3 (8)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 6 (76) 6 (76)

Boise State vs. San Jose State Betting Insights

Boise State Stats and Trends

  • Boise State has won two games against the spread this season.
  • The Broncos have won their only game this season when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites.
  • Boise State and its opponent have combined to go over the point total four out of five times this season.
  • In four of five games this season, the Broncos and their opponents have scored more than 57.5 points.
  • Boise’s matchups this year have an average total of 55.9, 1.6 fewer points than this game’s over/under.

San Jose State Stats and Trends

  • San Jose State has won three games against the spread this year, failing to cover twice.
  • The Spartans have been an underdog by 8.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in two of those contests.
  • San Jose State and its opponent have combined to go over the point total four out of five times this year.
  • Spartans games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 57.5 points in four of five outings.
  • SJSU has a 57.2-point average over/under in their outings this season, 0.3 fewer points than this game’s total.

Boise State Players to Watch

  • Taylen Green leads the team with 938 passing yards (187.6 yards per game) and has a 52.6% completion percentage this year (70-of-133) while throwing four touchdowns with four interceptions. He also has 179 rushing yards on 35 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 35.8 yards per game.
  • Ashton Jeanty has taken 96 carries for a team-leading 489 rushing yards (97.8 yards per game) while scoring eight touchdowns. He’s also caught 23 passes for 338 yards with four touchdowns through the air.
  • Eric McAlister has hauled in 25 passes for a team-high 426 yards while scoring three touchdowns. He averages 85.2 yards per game.
  • This season Stefan Cobbs is averaging 38.8 yards per game, with 19 catches for 194 yards and one touchdown.

San Jose State Players to Watch

  • Chevan Cordeiro has thrown for 1,013 yards while completing 61.1% of his passes (102-of-167), with six touchdowns and two interceptions this year (202.6 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 37 times for 92 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 18.4 yards per game.
  • Kairee Robinson has picked up a team-best 284 rushing yards (71.0 per game) and six touchdowns.
  • Quali Conley has rushed for 220 yards on 33 carries (44.0 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground this year. He also has 10 catches for 79 yards (15.8 per game).
  • Nick Nash has racked up 25 receptions for 225 yards, best on his team, and three touchdowns. He averages 45.0 receiving yards per game.
  • Charles Ross has tacked on 14 receptions for 177 yards and one touchdown.
  • This season Dominick Mazotti is averaging 38.3 yards per game, with 12 catches for 153 yards and one touchdown.

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