College football betting players could be in for a shootout to open the season, as No.16 Oregon heads to No.14 Boise State looking to avenge last year's loss.
Ducks vs Broncos Odds - Thursday, September 3, 10:15 PM ET
Offense shouldn't be a problem for the Ducks, who had the second-best rushing attack in the nation in 2008, as quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and running back LeGarrett Blount return to lead the way. The problem was on defense, where the Ducks were 82nd in the country, and they were an awful 111th against the pass. While that leads to exciting games, it won't do a whole lot for the Ducks' college football betting odds in your sportsbook.
The Broncos bring back six starters on either side of the ball, and for the first time in three years, their quarterback (Kellen Moore) is one of those returning players. They also have three offensive-line starters and their top three running backs of a year ago in the lineup. On defense, the Broncos are also deep as their top six tacklers from 2008 return.
Betting services are backing the Broncos by five points at home, where Boise State has won 64 of their last 66 games, including a whopping 49 in a row. Last year, they went to Oregon and beat the Ducks 37-32, so it's a pretty safe bet that this year's game will also go over the posted total. Oregon's offense is good enough to score on Boise State's defense, but whether they can stop the Broncos' offense from running all over them is the question. This opening-night matchup of top-20 teams will have online betting players and casual sports fans alike salivating, and it shouldn't disappoint. This is the only major-conference team that Boise State will play this year, so they're looking to make a good impression with the voters, as well as the computers. Meanwhile, the Ducks can't afford an early loss, and this will be a good test for their defense if they're going to challenge USC in the Pac-10. However, we don't think they're there just yet. Go with the Boise State Broncos in your sports picks.
Ducks vs Broncos Odds - Thursday, September 3, 10:15 PM ET
Offense shouldn't be a problem for the Ducks, who had the second-best rushing attack in the nation in 2008, as quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and running back LeGarrett Blount return to lead the way. The problem was on defense, where the Ducks were 82nd in the country, and they were an awful 111th against the pass. While that leads to exciting games, it won't do a whole lot for the Ducks' college football betting odds in your sportsbook.
The Broncos bring back six starters on either side of the ball, and for the first time in three years, their quarterback (Kellen Moore) is one of those returning players. They also have three offensive-line starters and their top three running backs of a year ago in the lineup. On defense, the Broncos are also deep as their top six tacklers from 2008 return.
Betting services are backing the Broncos by five points at home, where Boise State has won 64 of their last 66 games, including a whopping 49 in a row. Last year, they went to Oregon and beat the Ducks 37-32, so it's a pretty safe bet that this year's game will also go over the posted total. Oregon's offense is good enough to score on Boise State's defense, but whether they can stop the Broncos' offense from running all over them is the question. This opening-night matchup of top-20 teams will have online betting players and casual sports fans alike salivating, and it shouldn't disappoint. This is the only major-conference team that Boise State will play this year, so they're looking to make a good impression with the voters, as well as the computers. Meanwhile, the Ducks can't afford an early loss, and this will be a good test for their defense if they're going to challenge USC in the Pac-10. However, we don't think they're there just yet. Go with the Boise State Broncos in your sports picks.
