Boise State v. Oklahoma Odds & Predictions | 2006 Fiesta Bowl


June 5, 2008 | Posted By Larry Cook

An interesting matchup in the Fiesta Bowl and the Boise State Oklahoma odds show that the Sooners should come out a touchdown ahead of the Broncos.  The lines makers are listing the total at 50.5 for this matchup at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Boise State is coming off a big win against a talented Nevada team, 38-7.  This victory sealed the Broncos undefeated season as they ended 12-0 SU and 6-5 ATS.  The number was a dismal 2.5 points in that game and the defense helped the game go UNDER the total of 55.  Ian Johnson continued to show his brilliance by running for three touchdowns and 146 yards.  Boise State now becomes just the second non-BCS school to reach a major bowl game, the other being Urban Meyer’s Utah team that went undefeated with Alex Smith at the helm.

Oklahoma allowed just 83 yards rushing as they beat Nebraska 21-7 in the Big 12 Championship game, but that number is deceiving with the number of times that the Huskers threw the ball.  The Sooners were a three point favorite and covered as the total fell UNDER the 45 mark set by the odds makers.  Malcolm Kelly was the offensive star as he caught 10 passes for 143 yards and two scores.  The win left Oklahoma at 10-2 SU and 8-3 ATS.

Boise State most recently:
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When an underdog on the road are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Oklahoma most recently:
When playing in January are 3-2
When playing on grass are 9-1
After being outgained are 9-1
When favored at home are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boise State’s last 7 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oklahoma’s last 9 games
Oklahoma is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games

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