UNLV vs. Boise State Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions: Mountain West Championship

With our UNLV vs. Boise State anytime touchdown scorer predictions, we’re targeting the running backs on both sides of this matchup. The game total at 59.5 points suggests these offenses attacking the opposing defenses, which have both given it up against the run this season.

The action for the Mountain West Championship between UNLV and Boise State kicks off from Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, Friday at 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Boise State is a 5.5-point betting favorite as part of our college football predictions.

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Sire Gaines, RB, Boise State: to scorer 2+ TDs (+450) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Boise State has scored 27 rushing touchdowns compared to just 19 passing scores. While QB Maddux Madsen’s return to the lineup could provide some extra value for Boise State pass-catchers, only three active Broncos have more than one TD reception on the season.

Rather than hunt for the needle in the haystack with our first pick, we’ll go with a big day for RB Sire Gaines. UNLV has allowed 20 rushing touchdowns on the season, so we like Gaines to potentially score multiple times.

He accomplished this feat three times in 12 games (25%) this season, and is seeing massive +450 odds from FanDuel. That equates to an implied probability of 18.18%. A winning $10 bet on this prop would profit $45.00.

Our college football expert Matt Jacob breaks this game down in his UNLV vs. Boise State prediction.

Jai’Den Thomas, RB, UNLV (-165) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

UNLV’s offense has produced 30 rushing scores compared to 23 through the air. The Rebels should see favorable opportunities on the ground against a Boise State defense that has surrendered 22 rushing touchdowns, but only 12 passing scores this season.

RB Jai’Den Thomas is the most prolific TD scorer on the roster, scoring 13 touchdowns across 11 games played. Thomas found the end zone in eight of his 11 games (72.7%) this season, including four times in last week’s win over Nevada.

Thomas has -165 anytime TD odds from FanDuel, which equates to an implied probability of 62.26%. A winning $10 bet on this prop would profit $6.06.

Our college football expert Philip Wood breaks this game down in his UNLV vs. Boise State player props.

Quinton Brown, WR, Boise State (+650) ⭐⭐⭐

Quinton Brown is a true freshman wideout who could be an interesting longshot anytime TD scorer target in this matchup after housing a 66-yard score in last week’s come-from-behind win over Utah State.

This was Brown’s first catch since late September when he hauled in a 29-yard TD strike against App State. Brown plays sparingly, but he’s clearly explosive, and perhaps a bump to his opportunity is in order after his touchdown last week helped the Broncos qualify for Friday’s championship game.

We think he’s worth a flier with +650 odds from DraftKings, which equates to an implied probability of 13.33%. A winning $10 bet on this prop would profit $65.00.

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How to watch UNLV vs. Boise State: Mountain West Championship

• Date: Friday, Dec. 5
• Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Albertsons Stadium (Boise, Idaho)
• TV: FOX