UNLV vs. Boise State odds, prediction: Mountain West championship picks, best bets

After winning the Mountain West Championship last year, Boise State looks to repeat in what’s expected to be a very competitive game against UNLV.

The Broncos boast Heisman Trophy contender Ashton Jeanty, who has tallied 2,288 rushing yards this season.

UNLV should match up pretty well with Boise State’s all-world running back, as its allowed the 14th-fewest rushing yards per game (104.4) this year.

UNLV’s 3.4 yards per carry (YPC) allowed is also among the best in the country.

Jeanty averaged just 3.9 YPC when Boise State defeated UNLV, 29-24, earlier this season, which marked the lowest YPC average he had in any game this season.

The Runnin’ Rebels will look to sustain similar success in the rushing defense realm Friday night.

UNLV vs. Boise State odds

UNLV vs. Boise State prediction

Rebels receiver Ricky White III is another strong offensive playmaker in this game, as he eclipsed 100 receiving yards in four of his last six games.

Last time against the Broncos, he had five catches for 57 yards.

UNLV was beating Boise State for most of that October matchups, largely thanks to a missed field goal in the second quarter. The Broncos’ kicker instead went three-for-three.

The Rebels’ defense is significantly better than that of the Broncos, which is the X-factor of this game.

Pro Football Focus rates the Rebels’ defense among the top groups in college football.

UNLV’s 4.9 yards per play is the 19th-best in the country, while the Broncos’ 5.4 mark is 60th in the country among FBS schools.

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Jeanty is amazing, but UNLV is far more well-rounded, and I project White to have a big showing in the prime-time affair.

The Broncos have allowed 269.9 passing yards per game, the ninth-worst mark in the FBS, and their 7.9 yards per pass attempt allowed is still a bottom-half figure (98th of 134).

PICK: UNLV moneyline (+155, FanDuel) | Ricky White III Over 79.5 receiving yards (-110, ESPN BET) | 150+ receiving yards (+850, Bet365)

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