Last week, the Oregon Ducks opened the season against the Idaho Vandals. It was expected to be a College Football Betting demolition. Idaho was in Oregon for one reason, and that was to get a paycheck to fund its entire athletic department budget. Accordingly, Oregon was a major disappointment by never coming close to covering its win. Now, a more formidable opponent will visit Autzen Stadium. The Boise State Broncos are the defending Mountain West Conference champions. However, the Ducks will outclass the Broncos roster-wise. The question is if a good Boise State team can stay within the number.
Boise State Broncos vs. Oregon Ducks NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 7, 2024, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR |
| TV Coverage: | Peacock |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Boise State | +19½ -110 | 61 -110 | +680 |  |
| Oregon | -19½ -110 | 61 -110 | -1050 | |
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Boise State Broncos Team Overview
Last game, the Boise State Broncos won 56-45 against the Georgia Southern Eagles as 13-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 57.5. Boise State has a record of 1-0 straight up, 0-1 against the spread, and 1-0 over/under the sportsbook total. Although Boise State won on the road, their defense was exploited repeatedly. The failure to get the cash was annoying for fans and gamblers.
Oregon Ducks Team Overview
Last game, the Oregon Ducks won 24-14 against the Idaho Vandals as 49-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 60. Oregon has a record of 1-0 straight up, 0-1 against the spread, and 0-1 over/under the total.
Namely, Dillon Gabriel threw for 380 yards and two touchdowns in his Oregon debut. But the third-ranked Ducks struggled in their first game as Big Ten members before holding off resilient Idaho on Saturday night. While the victory wasn’t as decisive as expected, Oregon extended its nonconference home winning streak to a national-best 33 games. Oregon has won 20 straight home openers.
Oregon led 14-0 at the half. But Idaho narrowed the deficit on Jack Layne’s 36-yard touchdown pass to Jake Cox. After a field goal by Oregon, Layne rushed for a 4-yard TD to make it 17-14. Next, Gabriel found Tez Johnson with a 12-yard scoring pass midway through the final quarter to salvage the win. In sum, Johnson caught 12 passes for 81 yards and both touchdowns through the air from Gabriel. Last season, Johnson caught 86 passes for 1,182 yards and 10 touchdowns last year. His receptions were an Oregon single-season record.
The Ducks held a moment of silence before the game for Khyree Jackson, 24, a former Oregon cornerback. He was killed on July 6, along with two of his friends, in a car accident in Maryland. Jackson was preparing for his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings. Charlie Pickard, a former walk-on who followed his dad to Oregon despite offers from other schools, earned the start for the game at center. Of course, the Ducks needed to replace Jackson Powers-Johnson, last season’s Rimington Trophy winner. Now he is with the Las Vegas Raiders, selected in the second round of the NFL draft.
Boise State at Oregon SBG Free Picks
There is a lot of betting on college football anticipation for this game. Oregon is a College Football Betting brand like no other and a national championship contender. Boise State is the most respected G5 program in the country and is considered a serious College Football Playoff contender. Last week’s poor defensive performance by Boise State is a key concern.
Boise State at Oregon SBG Best Bet: Oregon Ducks.