Fresno State at Boise State 2010 College Football Picks: The No. 4(BCS) ranked Boise State Broncos will host the dangerous Fresno State Bulldogs in a Friday night, ESPN televised WAC contest, at Broncos Stadium in Boise, Idaho (9:30 pm ET). Sportsbook.com has Boise State lined as 30 1/2 chalk favorites for the game with a betting total of 66-points.
BSU and Fresno State know how to find the end zone. The Broncos are ranked second nationally in scoring offense with a 47.56 points per game average. The Bulldogs are 23rd averaging 34.67 points per game. These teams are also consistent at ringing the scoreboard regardless of who they are playing.
Fresno State will see a stiff Boise State defense, ranked No. 3 in the nation in yards allowed, 240.78. On the other hand, BSU will face a quality Bulldogs offense, that averages just under 400 yards per game and rank 35th in rushing.
The problem the Bulldogs will have is Boise State is ranked near the top in most offensive categories, seventh in passing, 315.89 ypg., and 16th in rushing (214.33). BSU junior quarterback Kellen Moore, a top 2010 Heisman Trophy candidate, is 17th individually in total offense responsible for 285 yards per game.
Fresno State is 2-1 in covering the betting spread when lined as an underdog. The Broncos have been very good covering the spread (ATS) cashing for backers in seven of nine games. Boise State is 4-1 ATS when favored by more than 30 points.
Reno Gold's pick: Boise State will cover the spread most of the time, as the numbers indicate. However, I'm picking the Bulldogs to cover as a +30 1/2 point road dog. I justify this pick based on FSU's ability to score points. I don't expect a shootout but I do look for the Bulldogs to score around 24 points. For BSU to cover I feel they need to score 55 points, a height they are certainly capable of achieving. If you like betting the total, shoot for OVER 66. This game should score 70 combined or more before it's over.
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