Boise State vs. Colorado State: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – October 14, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 8, 2023 - Last Updated on October 13, 2023

A pair of MWC teams square off when the Boise State Broncos (3-3) take on the Colorado State Rams (2-3) on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. The Broncos are favored by 8.5 points. An over/under of 61 points has been set for the outing.

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Boise State vs. Colorado State Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Boise State -8.5 -110 -110 61 -110 -110

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for Boise State vs Colorado State
ATS Total Score prediction
Colorado State (+8.5) Over (61) Colorado State 34 Boise State 30

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 Colorado State
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 29.7 (61) 31.0 (80)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 30.8 (105) 36.0 (99)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 7 (55) 13 (128)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 7 (67) 9 (34)

Boise State vs. Colorado State Betting Insights

Boise State Stats and Trends

  • Boise State has a record of 2-3-1 against the spread this season.
  • The Broncos have been favored by 8.5 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.
  • Boise State games have gone over the point total five out of six times this season.
  • In four of six games this season, the Broncos and their opponents have combined to total more than 61 points.
  • Boise’s games this season have had an average of 56.2 points, 4.8 fewer than this matchup’s over/under.

Recent Head-to-Head Matchups

Boise State holds a 3-0 advantage over Colorado State in the past three matchups between these two teams. The Broncos are 3-0 against the spread in those games against the Rams while the two teams have gone over the point total on two occasions. Boise State totaled 129 points in those three matchups compared to Colorado State’s 50.

Colorado State Stats and Trends

  • Colorado State has a record of 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
  • The Rams have covered the spread once this year (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.
  • So far this season, four of Colorado State’s five games with a set number have gone over the point total.
  • The Rams have played four games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 61 points.
  • CSU’s outings this season have a 59.3-point average over/under, 1.7 fewer points than this game’s total.

Boise State Players to Watch

  • Taylen Green has thrown for 1,013 yards while completing 52.5% of his passes (74-of-141), with five touchdowns and four interceptions this year (168.8 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 40 times for 219 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 36.5 yards per game.
  • Ashton Jeanty has rushed for a team-leading 656 yards on 120 attempts (109.3 yards per game) while scoring eight touchdowns. He also averages 59.0 receiving yards per game, grabbing 25 passes for 354 yards and four touchdowns.
  • This season Eric McAlister has 30 receptions for a team-high 596 receiving yards (99.3 per game) and four touchdowns.
  • Stefan Cobbs has 194 receiving yards on 19 receptions, with one touchdown, averaging 38.8 yards per game.

Colorado State Players to Watch

  • Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has passed for 1,585 yards while completing 64.8% of his throws (129-of-199), with 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions (317.0 yards per game).
  • Kobe Johnson has racked up a team-best 128 rushing yards (32.0 per game) and one touchdown.
  • Avery Morrow has rushed for 100 yards on 36 carries (33.3 yards per game) this year.
  • Tory Horton has grabbed 48 passes for a team-best 560 yards with six touchdowns. He averages 112.0 yards per game.
  • Dallin Holker’s stat line this year shows 32 catches for 412 yards and five touchdowns. He averages 82.4 receiving yards per game.
  • Justus Ross-Simmons has racked up 301 yards on 20 receptions with one touchdown, averaging 60.2 yards per game.

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