Boise State Broncos vs Washington Huskies Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 09/02/2023

Game Time: 3:30 pm ET, Saturday, September 2, 2023

Venue:  Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA

Where to Watch:  ABC

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Boise State +14.5, Washington -14.5; Over/Under:  59 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Boise State +14.5, Washington -14.5; Over/Under:  59 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Boise State +14.5, Washington -14.5; Over/Under:  58.5 points

Boise State Broncos:  0-0 (MWC)

Washington Huskies:  0-0 (Pac-12)

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Boise State Broncos:  N/A

Washington Huskies:  N/A

Boise State finished last season with a 10-4 record overall and they had a 8-0 record in their conference games too.  They were 5-2 in their home games, 4-2 in their road games, and they were also 1-0 in their neutral site games last season, but they will be on the road for this season opener. Last season, their offense was averaging 29.5 points scored per game while their defense was allowing an average of 19.5 points per game. Their offense also averaged 387.1 yards per game while their defense was allowing an average of 292.5 yards per game. Taylen Green led the team in passing yards with 2042, George Holani led the team in rushing yards with 1157, and Latrell Caples led the team in receiving yards with 549.

 

 

 

Washington finished last season with an 11-2 record overall and they had a 7-2 record in their conference games too.  They were 7-0 in their home games, 3-2 in their road games, and they were also 1-0 in their neutral site games last season, but they will be at home for this season opener. Last season, their offense was averaging 39.7 points scored per game while their defense was allowing an average of 25.8 points per game. Their offense also averaged 515.8 yards per game while their defense was allowing an average of 372.7 yards per game. Michael Penix Jr. led the team in passing yards with 4641, Wayne Taulapapa led the team in rushing yards with 887, and Rome Odunze led the team in receiving yards with 1145.

The current betting odds have Washington listed as a 14.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Washington had a really good team last season as they finished 11-2 overall and had a 7-2 conference record making them one of the best teams in the Pac-12 last season. They have improved even more for this year and they are going to be looking to have another great year. Penix Jr. had a really good season last year for the team and he is only going to grow in this system as he came for the coach who he has had experience playing for in the past so Washington has the potential to be a really dangerous team this year after the season they had last year. Boise State finished 10-4 last season with an 8-0 conference record as they normally play really well in their conference but Washington has a much stronger team than anyone they would face in the Mountain West Conference and Boise State also lost some of their talent in the transfer portal. Boise State will still be a good team in their conference like they usually are but they struggled a lot last season in their non-conference games and they are going to have a tough time trying to score any points against this great Washington defense. The best way to place a bet here is on Washington to cover the spread in this game. 

Boise State Washington Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, September 2, 2023 (3:30 pm ET start time) is Washington 45 Boise State 24.

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Boise State Broncos: 33-17 ATS as an underdog. 22-14 ATS in a road game where the total is between 56.5 and 63. 16-9 UNDER in all games. 10-1 UNDER in road games. 15-6 UNDER as a road underdog.

Washington Huskies: 29-46 ATS as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points. 5-8 ATS in the first half of the season. 26-19 UNDER in a home game where the total is between 56.5 and 63. 

Boise State Broncos:  None.

Washington Huskies:  G. Memmelaar (OL) out for season - Undisclosed. C. Davis (RB) out for season - Lower Body. G. Jackson (WR) Out indefinitely - Thumb. T. Rogers (RB) Out indefinitely - Suspension.

“I’ve always been in the mindset and the mode of, you’re preparing to be your best in the first week. And the opponent, whether it’s the number-whatever-ranked team in the nation or whoever they are, you have to prepare to be your best because you only get so much time.” - Andy Avalos on his team’s preparation coming into this 1st game of the college football season.

“I’m excited about that. Just like last year, I think our guys did a great job of really realizing the importance of great leadership. They chose guys who live it every day, and I’m fired up to have those four leading the charge this season, in 2023.” - Kalen DeBoer on the captains picked to lead the team this season.

WR Bowens, Billy 

WR Cobbs, Stefan 

WR Caples, Latrell 

TE Smith, Riley 

QB Green, Taylen 

RB Holani, George 

WR Odunze, Rome 

WR Polk, Ja'Lynn 

WR McMillan, Jalen 

TE Westover, Jack 

QB Penix Jr., Michael 

RB Davis, Cameron 

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Touchdowns: N/A

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Coaches:

Boise State Broncos: Andy Avalos (3rd season)

Washington Huskies: Kalen DeBoer (2nd season)