Portland State vs Boise State Prediction College Football Picks 9/21/24

Boise State (1-1) vs Portland State (0-1)

Game Info: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9:45 pm (Albertsons Stadium)

Betting Odds: Boise State -41.5 / Portland State +41.5 --- Over/Under: 70.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Portland State Vikings and Boise State Broncos meet Saturday in week 4 college football action at Albertsons Stadium. Here’s a Portland State vs Boise State Prediction. This article will include a Portland State vs Boise State Pick.

Portland State Vikings Betting Preview

The Portland State Vikings lost to Washington State and Weber State, and they play Chattanooga next. The Portland State Vikings look to avoid their second 0-3 start in the last 3 years. Dante Chachere is completing 51.1 percent of his passes for 236 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Tanner Beaman and Branden Alvarez have combined for 114 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Travis West has 3 receptions.

The Portland State Vikings ground game is averaging 180.5 yards per contest, and Quincy Craig leads the way with 125 yards on 24 carries. Defensively, Portland State is allowing 56.5 points and 586 yards per game. Tyreese Shakir leads the Portland State Vikings with 7 tackles, Michael Montgomery has 1 pass deflection and Peyton Wing has 5 tackles.

Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

The Boise State Broncos beat Georgia Southern, lost to Oregon, and play Washington State next. The Boise State Broncos have won 5 straight home games. Maddux Madsen is completing 54.9 percent of his passes for 428 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Cameron Camper and Latrell Caples have combined for 283 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Sire Gaines has 3 receptions.

The Boise State Broncos ground game is averaging 296 yards per contest, and Ashton Jeanty leads the way with 459 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Boise State is allowing 41 points and 406.5 yards per game. Zion Washington leads the Boise State Broncos with 16 tackles, Andrew Simpson has 2 sacks and Davon Banks has 1 pass deflection.

Why the Boise State Broncos will win

Boise State has won each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams at Albertsons Stadium.
Boise State has covered the spread in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams at Albertsons Stadium.

Total Points Facts

Each of Boise State's last five games against non-conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

Boise State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (12.5).
Boise State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (26.0).

Portland State vs Boise State Prediction

This is the biggest favorite the Boise State Broncos have been since a 2011 game against New Mexico. Boise State is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when favorites of 30 or more points. Boise State has been shaky defensively through 2 games, and it is fair to question the motivation to lay the wood. The Portland State Vikings will be the more motivated side, and they've also had an extra week to prepare with a South Dakota game being canceled. A ton of points. It's Portland State or pass for me.