Mountain West Conference Championship Game Preview: Boise State Broncos vs. UNLV Rebels – Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

The 22nd-ranked UNLV Rebels (10-2) and 11th-ranked Boise State Broncos (11-1) will face off in an exciting Mountain West Conference Championship battle on Friday, December 6 at 8:00 PM ET. The college football betting action will occur at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, where the Broncos are slightly favored with a point spread of -3.5 (-115).

UNLV Rebels Betting Preview

The Rebels have been victorious in their last four games. Their latest victory was a 38-14 outing over the Nevada Wolf Pack. They were making a statement early with a 24-7 lead at the half.

Hajj-Malik Williams completed 14 of his 21 passes for 168 yards, totaling two touchdowns. Jai’Den Thomas had 15 carries that amounted to 135 yards and a touchdown. Together, these two have helped push the offense where it needs to be and will be critical in their upcoming championship game.

They put up 520 yards, 28 first downs, but had a turnover against the Wolf Pack. On defense, they allowed them to get 359 yards, 22 first downs, and were able to force two turnovers.

The Rebels rank seventh in the nation for scoring with 38.7 points per game. Their defense ranks 38th in allowing opponents to average 22.0 points a game. This is a healthy spread, but they will have their hands full against the Broncos.

Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

The Broncos need to stay alive in the pursuit for a college football playoff spot, so they must win here. They have won 10 straight games since suffering a 37-34 defeat to the (now top-ranked) seventh-ranked Oregon Ducks in week two. Their most recent success was a 34-18 outing over the Oregon State Beavers.

They jumped out to a 14-0 first quarter lead and never looked back. Maddux Madsen completed 17 of his 33 passes totaling 195 yards and two touchdowns. Ashton Jeanty had an aggressive 37 carries totaling 226 yards and a touchdown.

Their offense accumulated 465 yards and 27 first downs, but did have a turnover. Their defense slowed the Beavers to 342 yards and 13 first downs. The Broncos also had possession of the ball for nearly 34.5 minutes, which put them in charge of the momentum.

The Broncos put up 40.6 points a game, ranking third-best in the country. Their defense has been solid at allowing opponents to average 23.2 points a game, ranking 51st.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie reveals its college football betting odds for the Mountain West Conference Championship game. The Broncos are 3.5-point favorites, and according to market insights, they have a 68.7 percent chance of winning.

If the Broncos’ offense can ramp up quickly, then this championship game is theirs. They have been a great team on both sides of the ball this season. Look for the Broncos to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Boise State Broncos -3.5 (-115)