The Friso Bowl is set for Saturday night when the North Texas Mean Green (7-6) battle the Boise State Broncos (9-4). North Texas is making their 13th bowl game but are looking for their first win in a bowl since 2013. Boise State is making their 21st bowl appearance, first since 2019, and are looking to win their first bowl since 2017. Below is my college football pick for North Texas vs Boise State.
North Texas vs Boise State Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Boise State -10 |
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This game will be played at Toyota Stadium at 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022.
Why Bet Boise State -10
✅ Boise State is 6-3 against the spread in their last nine games.
✅ North Texas struggles in bowls as they are 0-8 ATS in their last eight December games.
✅ The Broncos are 7-1 straight up in their last eight games against Conference USA opponents.
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North Texas Mean Green
Boise State Broncos
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| NTX | Passing | BOISE |
|---|---|---|
| 27.3 | CMP | 20 |
| 43.4 | ATT | 32.8 |
| 62.8 | CMP% | 61 |
| 322.8 | Y/G | 246.8 |
| 7.4 | Y/A | 7.5 |
| 2.6 | TD/G | 1.6 |
Defense/Offense
| NTX | Passing | BOISE |
|---|---|---|
| 19.6 | CMP | 18.3 |
| 32.6 | ATT | 29.2 |
| 60.1 | CMP% | 62.6 |
| 261.1 | Y/G | 219.6 |
| 8 | Y/A | 7.5 |
| 1.8 | TD/G | 1.7 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| NTX | Rushing | BOISE |
|---|---|---|
| 29.9 | ATT | 31.7 |
| 165.8 | Y/G | 115.1 |
| 5.5 | Y/A | 3.6 |
| 1.8 | TD/G | 1.1 |
Defense/Offense
| NTX | Rushing | BOISE |
|---|---|---|
| 41.7 | ATT | 39.6 |
| 195.5 | Y/G | 250.5 |
| 4.7 | Y/A | 6.3 |
| 2.2 | TD/G | 3.2 |
Special Teams
| NTX | Special Teams | BOISE |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | Punts-GM | 3.5 |
| 40.9 | Punt Avg | 43.7 |
| 2.2 | Kick Ret GM | 1.5 |
| 21.4 | Kick Ret Avg | 23.1 |
| 1.3 | Punt Ret GM | 1.8 |
| 9.6 | Punt Ret Avg | 3.8 |
Betting Trends
| NTX | Betting Trends | BOISE |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 23 | Avg Score | 26 |
| 35.33 | Avg Opp Score | 22.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 29.33 | Avg Score | 28.67 |
| 34 | Avg Opp Score | 27.33 |
| NTX | Betting Trends | BOISE |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 32.2 | Avg Score | 29.4 |
| 26.6 | Avg Opp Score | 20.4 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 29.8 | Avg Score | 35 |
| 35.4 | Avg Opp Score | 22.4 |
| NTX | Betting Trends | BOISE |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 34.1 | Avg Score | 30 |
| 32.1 | Avg Opp Score | 18.6 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 30.8 | Avg Score | 31.7 |
| 29.6 | Avg Opp Score | 16.9 |
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North Texas Mean Green
Last time out, North Texas played UTSA in the Conference USA Championship game and lost 48-27. This game was tied at seven after the first quarter, and North Texas led 10-7 early in the second, but UTSA went on a run and led 24-10 at the half. The Mean Green made it a one score game early in the fourth quarter, but UTSA scored the final 14 points to get the win.
Austin Aune went 14/29 for 194 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the loss. Defensively, North Texas allowed 571 total yards and did not force any UTSA turnovers.
Through 13 games, North Texas is scoring 33.9 points per game and gaining 463.8 yards, 262.2 through the air and 201.7 on the ground. Defensively, the Mean Green allow 31.5 points and 460.2 yards, 271.7 passing and 188.5 rushing.
Boise State Broncos
Boise State hosted Fresno State in the Mountain West Conference Championship Game and lost 28-16. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 14-6 halftime lead and grew that lead to 28-9 late. It was an impressive performance by Fresno State.
Taylen Green went 17/38 for 175 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the loss. Defensively, Boise State allowed 245 total yards and did not force any Fresno State turnovers.
After 13 games, Boise State is scoring 29.1 points per game and gaining 381.7 yards, 194.7 through the air and 187.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Broncos allow 18.5 points and 281.5 yards, 160.7 passing and 120.8 rushing.
