Oklahoma State vs. Boise State picks and best bets for Week 3

The Cowboys and Broncos meet in an important non-conference clash.

By Chinmay Vaidya Sep 18, 2021, 4:16am PDT

Boise State Broncos cornerback Kekaula Kaniho celebrates after a big play during a college football game between the UTEP Miners and the Boise State Broncos on September 10, 2021, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys face the Boise State Broncos in Week 3 with both teams coming off a victory in Week 2. The Cowboys have had a pair of close calls to open the 2021 season, while the Broncos appear to have their groove back after a tough opening game against UCF.

Here’s all the data you’ll want, and a pick for the game!

SP+ Rankings

Oklahoma State: 38 overall, 67 offense, 17 defense
Boise State: 39 overall, 41 offense, 52 defense

Injury update

Oklahoma State

RB Dezmon Jackson - Questionable (leg)
WR Tay Martin - Questionable (unknown)

Boise State

LB Roman Kafentzis - Out for season (Achilles)
NT Scale Igiehon - Questionable (personal)
NT Herbert Gums Jr. - Questionable (knee)
NT Keeghan Freeborn - Questionable (ankle)

ATS/Total

Against The Spread

Oklahoma State: 0-2 ATS
Boise State: 2-0 ATS

Total

Oklahoma State: Over 0-1-1
Boise State: Over 1-0-1

Returning/Overall Talent from 247Sports

Oklahoma State: 38 overall, 38 offense, 37 defense
Boise State: 57 overall, 51 offense, 61 defense

Current lines at DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread: Boise State -3.5
Total: 57.5
Moneyline: Oklahoma State +145, Boise State -165

Opening line: Boise State -4
Opening total: 54.5

Weather

63 degrees, 11 mph wind, 19 percent chance of rain

The Pick

Boise State -3.5 (-115)

The Cowboys have had to rely on the their defense to hold steady in two nail-biting contests against lesser opponents. Mike Gundy’s squad will come against a far better unit this Saturday on the road, and this time I expect the Cowboys to lose a close game. Boise State has an explosive offense and should be able to rack up points in this one. Oklahoma State has not shown its offensive prowess so far, a bad sign heading into this matchup.

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