For the third consecutive year, the Mountain West Championship Game features the Boise State Broncos clashing with the UNLV Rebels this Friday. Boise State (8-4, 6-2 in the Mountain West) aims for an unprecedented third title in a row at their home venue. In contrast, UNLV (10-2, 6-2 in the MW) looks to capture its first Mountain West Title and only its second overall conference championship. Earlier this season, the Broncos triumphed 56-31 against the Rebels in mid-October.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, where the Broncos have secured victory in their last 10 encounters. The latest betting odds indicate that Boise State is favored by 4.5 points, with a total points over/under set at 58.5.

Recent Matchup Details

• UNLV vs. Boise State Spread: Boise State -4.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook
• UNLV vs. Boise State Over/Under: 58.5 points
• UNLV vs. Boise State Moneyline: Boise State -202, UNLV +168

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How to Approach Betting on Boise State vs. UNLV

According to the SportsLine model, expect a high-scoring game with a total over 58.5 points projected based on simulations. In their October faceoff, these teams combined for a staggering 87 points. The game is expected to maintain its high-octane nature, especially in the same stadium and with the Broncos’ Over hitting 5-1 this season.

UNLV’s games this year have averaged 65.3 points, ranking 12th in scoring offense, but they struggle defensively, holding the 89th position. The model predicts multiple players will surpass 50 yards in total offense, estimating over 500 combined passing yards by both quarterbacks. Keep an eye on more betting opportunities at SportsLine.