UCLA Bruins vs Boise State Broncos Prediction, 12/16/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCLA Bruins vs Boise State Broncos

Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023

Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (+3)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

SoFi Stadium is where the Boise State Broncos (8-5) will take on the UCLA Bruins (7-5) on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in the Starco Brands LA Bowl. Boise State opens this matchup as 3-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 47.5.

The UCLA Bruins head into this game 7-5 for this year. In their last matchup, the Bruins played the California Golden Bears and took a loss by a score of 33-7. Dante Moore went 23/38 with 266 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 117.5 and walked away from the game with 2 interceptions. Carson Steele was the best rusher for the Bruins with 12 carries for 53 yards (4.4 yds per carry). For the game, they tallied 83 plays for 379 yards. The UCLA Bruins ended up running the ball 36 different times and totaled 70 yards, which earned them an average of 1.9 yds per carry. Against the rush, the Bruins gave up 124 yards on 32 tries, which is an average of 3.9 yards per rush surrendered. UCLA gave up 19 pass completions on 30 attempts for 178 yds, and a completion rate of 63.3%.

Concerning putting points on the board, the UCLA Bruins have an average of 25.8 points per contest. As a unit they hold an average of 191.1 yards in the run game ranking them 22nd in the nation. The Bruins have racked up 5,042 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of notching touchdowns, UCLA has compiled 22 touchdowns through the air and 19 touchdowns via the ground. UCLA has a total of 262 1st downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 80 infractions for 666 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 22 different times.

The Bruins sit in 15th in college football when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 18.1 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 2.3 yards per running attempt and 69.6 rushing yards per game this season. For the year, they have allowed 835 running yards through 12 games. When talking about yards via the pass, the Bruins have conceded 2,753 yards which ranks them 69th in Division 1. They are allowing 229.4 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 60.9%. During this campaign, they are surrendering 299.0 yards per game which has them sitting 11th in the nation. They have yielded 16 touchdowns by air as well as 4 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Broncos step onto the field holding a record of 8-5 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Broncos went home victorious with a score of 44-20 when they faced the UNLV Rebels. Ashton Jeanty carried the rock 21 times for 153 yds, ending the game with 7.3 yds per attempt for Boise State. Taylen Green (2 touchdowns) walked away from the game with 226 yds on 12/15 through the air while his quarterback rating was 237.2. He tossed 1 interception and his average yards per attempt was 15.1. Boise State relinquished 28 run attempts for 81 yds (2.9 yards per carry). The Broncos pass defense conceded a completion rate of 47.4%, surrendering 217 yds on 18 for 38 passing. The Broncos finished the game with a total of 527 yards on 66 plays (8.0 yds per play). Boise State rushed the football for 5.9 yds per attempt, finishing with 301 yards on 51 attempts.

When it comes to how much they score, the Broncos are ranking 32nd in the nation averaging 32.9 points per outing. The Boise State Broncos have an average of 444.2 yards per contest, which ranks them 24th in the nation. The Boise State offense has 423 yds of penalties on 48 infractions, which is good for 127th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 12 picks while surrendering 9 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 287 first downs. During the season so far, the Broncos have compiled 2,981 passing yards as well as holding an average of 229.3 passing yards per contest, which ranks 58th in Division 1. They have an average of 214.8 yards per game on the ground and have run for 2,792 yards overall.

The Broncos are surrendering 24.8 points per game, which has them sitting 59th in college football. Boise State has given up a total of 1,607 yards on the ground (123.6 yards per outing) as well as 21 touchdowns rushing on the season. This year, they have surrendered 322 points. They have conceded 16 touchdowns through the air as well as 251.9 yards/game, ranking them 113th in college football. The Broncos defense has taken the field for 828 plays, which ranks 82nd in college football. They have compiled 8 fumbles and 10 picks this year.

Who will win tonight's Bruins/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Broncos +3

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