Boise State vs Penn State Same-Game Parlay: 3 Must-Bet Picks on December 31

Those who think Boise State is a one-player team might want to check out some footage of the Week 2 matchup against eventual Big Ten champion Oregon, when the Ducks needed a game-ending field goal to stave off the upset attempt by Boise State.

Plenty of eyes will be on Boise State running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Ashton Jeanty. How will the Boise State defense hold up against the Nittany Lions?

Penn State is listed by the sports betting odds as a double-digit favorite. Boise State is drawing some interest as a team that could cover against the spread.

Let’s take a look at my top three college football picks today for this game.

Fiesta Bowl Game Information

• Game: Penn State (12-2) vs Boise State (12-1)
• Date/Time: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 7:30 ET
• Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
• Penn State vs Boise State Live Stream: Fubo.tv

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3 Boise State vs Penn State Parlay Legs To Bet

1. Penn State to Win Outright (-450)

It will be tempting to go with Boise State to cover as the 11-point favorite against Penn State. That certainly is tempting with -110 odds.

Sights and scenes from Penn State, Boise State during Fiesta Bowl Media Day and practices https://t.co/UG7p7cEc9j

— Centre Daily Times (@centredaily) December 30, 2024

A better way to proceed might be to take Penn State to win outright. The -450 odds might not work as a standalone bet, but when it comes to using it as part of a same-day parlay, play it safe and take the favored Nittany Lions to take care of business when looking at the Boise State vs Penn State best bets.

PARLAY PICK: Penn State to win outright (-450)

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2. Boise State-Penn State to Land Under 53.5 (-110)

Just two of Penn State’s last eight games would have gone over the 53.5-point total for this matchup.

Penn State had to open things up in the matchup with Oregon in the Big Ten title game because of the high-powered Oregon offense. Boise State is just fine with a lower-scoring matchup that gives the Broncos a chance to feature Jeanty.

Among the four College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups, only the Ohio State-Oregon game has a higher total than this one. Per Boise State vs Penn State stats, the Broncos rank second among Football Bowl Subdivision teams in sacks this season. That could come into play in the Fiesta Bowl. 

Boise State’s defense ranks second in the nation in total sacks this season and as Jesse Kurtz tells us, the Broncos hope that trend continues in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl against Penn State 🏜️ pic.twitter.com/XNseNEIXk3

— Mountain West (@MountainWest) December 30, 2024

When looking at the Boise State vs Penn State best bets, go with the Fiesta Bowl to finish under 53.5 points.

PARLAY PICK: Boise State-Penn State Under 53.5

3. First Score Won’t Come In First Six Minutes (+106)

Both teams want to establish the run. Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty had one of the most productive seasons for a running back in NCAA football history. Penn State counters with the 1-2 punch of Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen.

There were less than four minutes left to play in the first quarter when the first points were scored in the Mountain West championship game won by Boise State.

When Penn State rolled past SMU in the first round of the College Football Playoffs, the defense accounted for the first two scores for the Nittany Lions. When making college football picks, go with the +106 odds for the first score to happen after the six-minute mark.

PARLAY PICK: Opening Score in First Six Minutes – NO (+106)

Bet This Parlay: Bet on Penn State to win, Boise State-Penn State Under 53.5, first score won’t come in the first six minutes.

Questions of the Day

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