Boise State Broncos vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

Boise State is the heavy favorite in this week seven matchup against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, with the point spread set at -21 in favor of the Broncos. Kick-off is scheduled for 11:00 ET at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu. The game can be seen on CBSS, and the over/under line is at 61.5 points. The Broncos come in with a 4-1 record, while Hawaii is 2-3 on the season.
BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +21
This game will be played at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex at 11:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.
WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:
- We have the Boise State Broncos winning this one by a score of 35 to 30
- Even though we like the Boise State Broncos to win, our ATS pick is to take the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at +21
- Look for this game to go over the line of 61.5 points
Will The Boise State Broncos Win As Road Favorites?
Boise State enters Week 7 against Hawaii with a 4-1 record and is ranked 20th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 60.5% chance of winning the Mountain West. The Broncos also have the 12th best odds to make the CFB playoff at 43.6%.
Boise State is 2-0 at home and 1-1 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in three of their five games, going 3-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +20.6 points per game, and they are 3-1 against the spread.
Their over/under record is 4-0, with an average total of 80.6 points per game. The average over/under line for their games is 62.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 61.5 points.
Boise State’s offense has been dominant this season, leading the nation with 50.6 points per game. They are ranked 6th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7. Their ground game has been the key, averaging 303.2 rushing yards per game, the second-best in college football.
Ashton Jeanty has rushed for 1,031 yards, averaging 10 yards per carry, and has scored 16 touchdowns. Quarterback Maddux Madsen has thrown for 1,056 yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. Boise State ranks 72nd in passing yards per game.
Boise State’s defense has been a mixed bag this season, allowing 30 points per game, including 30 points in their recent win over Utah State. They gave up 507 total yards in that game, with 372 yards coming through the air and one rushing touchdown allowed.
Opponents have averaged 278.8 passing yards per game against Boise State, ranking them 154th nationally. Quarterbacks have completed 68.6% of their passes and posted a 108.5 passer rating. On the ground, Boise State has allowed 124 rushing yards per game, ranking 51st in the country.
Are The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Going Win In At Upset At Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex
Hawaii enters Week 7 with a 2-3 record, facing Boise State at home. They rank 108th in our power rankings and have a 14.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, they are 0-1, while they’ve gone 0-2 on the road this season.
The Rainbow Warriors have not been favored in any game this season, and their average scoring margin is +5.2 points per game. Against the spread, they are 1-2, with a 1-0 record at home and 0-2 on the road.
This week’s over/under line is 61.5 points, higher than any of their previous games. Hawaii’s over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 43.2 points and an average line of 49.5 points.
Hawaii’s offense has been heavily focused on their passing game, ranking 11th in passing attempts per game. They are 16th in completions, averaging 266.6 yards per game through the air. Quarterback Brayden Schager has thrown for 1,328 yards, with 11 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, and he has a passer rating of 85.
Overall, Hawaii is 70th in scoring, with 24.2 points per game, and they are 91st in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack has struggled, averaging just 94.2 yards per game. Leading rusher Landon Sims has 148 yards this season. Receiver Pofele Ashlock has 40 catches for 428 yards and four touchdowns.
Hawaii’s defense has been a bright spot this season, ranking 24th nationally by allowing just 19 points per game. In their recent game against San Diego State, they gave up 27 points, allowing 19 first downs and 323 total yards. The defense held the Aztecs to 99 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 224 passing yards.
So far, Hawaii’s defense has given up 121.4 rushing yards per game and 188.8 passing yards. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 82.8 and a 61.4% completion rate against Hawaii’s defense.