Boise State vs. UNLV Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds for Mountain West Championship

The Boise State Broncos and the UNLV Runnin' Rebels meet tonight with a Mountain West Championship on the line. In the past, this would be an appetizer for college football championship weekend; a good game that only fans of the teams and diehard college football fans watch. However, that's far from the case this season.

Thanks to the brand new College Football Playoff, a win for Boise State not only locks them into the postseason but also secures a first-round bye in the tournament. As for UNLV, thanks to the fact that the top-five conference champions get a spot in the CFP, there's a chance that a win for them would lock them into the Playoffs as well, although they wouldn't get a first-round bye.

There is so much on the line in tonight's Mountain West Championship game, so let's break down my Boise State vs. UNLV prediction and best bet.

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Boise State Broncos vs. UNLV Runnin' Rebels Odds

Boise State Broncos vs. UNLV Runnin' Rebels Date, Time and Where To Watch

• Date: December 6, 2024
• Time: 8:00 ET
• Where To Watch: FOX

Boise State Broncos vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels Rebels Prediction

Boise State begins this game with a record of 11-1 and that record has the Broncos ranked 10th in the nation.

Boise State began the season as the betting favorite to win the division. However, nobody could have predicted how good this team would look.

The Broncos' lone loss came against the No. 1 team in the nation, the Oregon Ducks, by three points. With a win tonight, Boise State will likely be the number No. 4 seed in the new 12-team format and a bye.

The Broncos have won ten consecutive games and posted a perfect 7-0 conference record.

Sophomore Maddux Madsen has thrown for 2,556 yards, 21 touchdowns, and three interceptions. Heisman hopeful Ashton Jeanty has rushed for a nation-leading 2,288 yards and 28 touchdowns. Lancaster, Texas native Cameron Camper leads the team with 811 yards and four touchdowns.

UNLV begins the game ranked No. 20 in the nation.

The Rebels have posted a 10-2 overall record and went 6-1 in the Mountain West, with their lone lose coming to Boise State. In that game, UNLV gave Boise everything they could handle but came up short 29-24. Despite the loss, they proved they could compete with the Broncos.

UNLV led 24-23 going to the fourth quarter, but an Aston Jeanty touchdown gave the Broncos the late lead. Boise State's defensive unit sealed the deal for the win.

The Rebels have won four straight games after the loss.

Senior Hajj-Malik Williams leads the offense with 1,735 yards, 17 touchdowns, and four interceptions. Jai'Den Thomas has dashed for 833 yards and seven touchdowns. Ricky White III has enjoyed an outstanding season with 1,020 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Boise State Broncos vs. UNLV Runnin' Rebels Pick

• Pick: Boise State -3.5 (-110) Get oddschecker+ right now for just $9.99 per month. Don't miss out on this December deal!

We will ride with the square side in this game.

Boise is a much better team and matches up well with UNLV. As mentioned, the Broncos are playing for a playoff berth and a bye. Jeanty will enjoy a monster game, and the Boise State run game will wear down this Rebels defense.

Let's cash tonight!