When it comes to Group of Five programs, two ranks at the top. Boise State has been finished in the national top 23 in 13 of the last 18 seasons. On four occasions, the Broncos were on the hunt for the national championship. Although UCF is newer to the national stage, they have had the more recent betting on College Football success. The 2017 Knights were undefeated near national champions. And have finished in the top 24 three of the previous four campaigns. Despite such success, both the Broncos and Knights have new head coaches in 2021.
Boise State Broncos vs. UCF Knights NCAA Football Betting Information
Date and Time: | Thursday, September 2, 2021, 7 p.m. ET |
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Location: | Bounce House, Orlando, FL |
Boise State at UCF TV Coverage: | ESPN |
Boise State Broncos at UCF Knights SBG Odds Overview
Commencing with this season opener, new eras begin for Boise State and UCF. Both schools are considered top 25 contenders, at the very least. Additionally, the Broncos and Knights have stellar sports betting reputations with the masses. Boise State and UCF are synonymous with success and covering the spread. Thus this game will split between the usual lines. Squares will take comfort in the home chalk. Sharps will love getting points with a quality Boise State team.
Boise State Broncos Team Overview
Boise State alum Andy Avalos replaces another Bronco, Bryan Harsin as head coach. To show, Harsin parlayed his success for a shot at the big time with Auburn. Avalos arrives from Oregon, where he was defensive coordinator. As was the case when Harsin replaced Chris Petersen, everything is plugged in for Avalos. Indeed, the Broncos are picked to win the Mountain West Conference. Specifically, on defense, the Broncos struggled, making Avalos’ coordinator work a new asset.
UCF Knights Team Overview
Speaking of Auburn, their former coach, Gus Malzahn, takes over at UCF. In like manner to Avalos, Malzahn is looking to improve the Knights defensively. On offense, UCF is going to be full throttle. Namely, Dillon Gabriel is one of the best quarterbacks in the country. Malzahn planned to take 2021 off after getting fired by Auburn. But he sees UCF as a program that can win it all. Subsequently, Malzahn couldn’t resist such a plum assignment.
Boise State Broncos at UCF Knights Betting Trends
- Boise State is 37% against the spread on the road
- As an underdog, the Broncos are 33% vs. the line
- Boise State is 33% vs. the odds in non-conference games
- Boise State is 67% over the total on the road
- The Broncs are 67% over the number as an underdog
- Boise State is 67% over the total in non-conference games
- Central Florida is 40% against the spread at home
- The Knights are 38% vs. the line as favorites
- UCF is 71% vs. the odds in non-conference games
- At home Central, Florida is 60 over the total
- As chalk, the Knights are 57% over the total
- UCF is 57% over the total in non-conference games
Boise State Broncos at UCF Knights SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Boise State brings the most Betting on College Football value as the underdog. These teams look even, and quality dogs consistently make for good plays.
Boise State at UCF SBG Best Bet: Boise State Broncos.