South Dakota comes into this game with a perfect 3-0 record, showing early-season strength. Boise State, on the other hand, is 1-1, which suggests some inconsistency. The Broncos are at home, and the betting lines reflect a strong edge for them.
Boise State is favored by 23.5 points. That’s a big spread, and the odds are close on both sides—-108 for South Dakota plus the points and -112 for Boise State to cover. This means the sportsbook expects Boise State to win comfortably but acknowledges that covering such a large margin isn’t a sure thing.
Looking at the moneyline, Boise State is a heavy favorite at -3200. You’d have to bet $3200 just to win $100 on Boise State straight up. Meanwhile, South Dakota’s moneyline is +1400, meaning a $100 bet would win $1400 if they pull off the upset. The huge difference here confirms Boise State is the strong favorite.
The total points line is set at 56.5, with the under slightly favored at -112 versus -108 for the over. This suggests a moderately scoring game is expected, but not an overly high-scoring shootout.
In summary, Boise State is the clear favorite, expected to win big at home. Betting the spread requires confidence Boise State covers more than three touchdowns. For a safer play, taking Boise State straight up is the simplest option, though the payout is small. If you like the underdog and a big payout, South Dakota plus 23.5 points could be worth a shot. The total hints at a moderately paced game.