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Oregon coach Dan Lanning celebrates the Ducks' 20-17 win over Utah on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. They will face North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl on Wednesday night.
The Boise State Broncos and Oregon Ducks face off on Saturday, Sept. 7 in a matchup between two Top 25 teams. Oregon is a hefty 20-point favorite in the betting odds with the total set at 61.
5. Oregon had a surprisingly tough time with FCS Idaho in its opener, while Boise State outscored Georgia Southern in a wild shootout. Which team has the edge on Saturday night? We break down the matchup to find out.
Dennis Allen the favorite to be first NFL coach fired Boise State Broncos vs. Oregon Ducks odds Oregon -20 Total: 61.5 Moneyline: Oregon -1050, Boise State +675 Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbooks Boise State Broncos vs.
Oregon Ducks prediction This line is a bit of an overreaction to Oregon struggling against FCS Idaho in Week 1 as we saw the number drop from 24 to 18. The line moved back up but I still see value on Oregon laying xx. I expect a much more inspired effort versus Boise State.
The Idaho game was a little odd because despite scoring only 24 points, Oregon had 31 first downs and ran 87 plays. We know Boise can run the football with stud back Ashton Jeanty but I still question if they can throw it against better competition, especially if the Broncos fall behind early. I just don't think the Broncos are built to play from behind and that is the scenario I see them being in Saturday night.
While Oregon may have been flat in Week 1, let's not forget that Boise allowed 461 yards and 45 points to Georgia Southern and was trailing early in the fourth quarter. I don't think that is being talked about enough. If Georgia Southern scored 45 points, what is Oregon going to hang of the Broncos? If Oregon blew out Idaho, this line is at least -24.
I think we saw an uninterested team that bought into its hype all summer. The two bets I like in this game are Oregon minus the points and the Ducks' team total over 40.5.
Even if I'm wrong and Oregon doesn't cover the big number, look for the Ducks to easily score in the 40s here. The only way Boise stays in the game is to score with Oregon. NFL survivor picks: Avoid the Bills in Week 1 Boise State Broncos vs.
Oregon Ducks picks Oregon -20 Oregon team total over 40.5 points.
