Last Updated on September 9, 2022 12:18 pm by Anthony Rome
Boise St. vs. New Mexico Prediction
Boise State should rebound from its opening-week loss to Oregon State when it takes on New Mexico at 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday night.
That said, will the Broncos cover as a large road favorite or is there a better bet on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
317 Boise State Broncos (-17) at 318 New Mexico Lobos (+17); o/u 46.5
9:00 p.m. ET, Friday, September 9, 2022
University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM
Boise State vs. New Mexico Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 64% of bets are on New Mexico. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Boise State Broncos Game Notes
Is it time for the Taylen Green era at quarterback? Backmeier struggled mightily. Green is a work in progress as a passer, but he gives the Broncos another dimension with his running ability and speed. Will Backmeier bounce back or could there be a quarterback controversy brewing?
New Mexico Lobos Game Notes
Miles Kendrick threw two touchdown passes and Sherod White ran for two scores to spark New Mexico to a 41-0 victory over FCS-member Maine in a season opener on Saturday. White had the first scoring play of the game on a 4-yard run 7 seconds into the second quarter. Luke Wysong followed with a 13-yard TD run and then caught a 10-yard scoring strike from Kendrick to put the Lobos up 21-0 at the half.
Boise State vs. New Mexico Betting Trends
Under is 6-0 in Broncos last 6 road games
Under is 10-1 in Broncos last 11 games overall
Under is 4-0 in Lobos last 4 games overall
Boise State vs. New Mexico Betting Prediction
The Broncos have covered in four of the last five meetings between these two teams, are 5-2 against the number in their last seven road games and are a perfect 5-0 ATS in their last five games following a loss. On the other side, the Lobos are just 15-36 at the betting window in their last 51 games overall, are 9-26 against the spread in their last 35 conference game and are 2-6 against the spread in their last eight games following a win.
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