College Football Betting – Air Force vs San Diego State

Who’s ready for some college football betting? Luckily the wait is over, as the lines are out on this weekend’s action.

One of the most exciting games on the docket is when No. 23 Air Force travels to San Diego State in an exciting Mountain West showdown.

No. 23 Air Force Falcons (5-1 SU, 2-4 ATS) at San Diego State Aztecs (3-2 SU, 4-1 ATS)

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Saturday, October 16: 8:00 p.m.

Betting Odds:

Air Force: -1 ½

San Diego State: +1 ½

Air Force comes into this game favored, and like any option team, it’s because of their strong running game. Currently they’re averaging 352 yards per game on the ground, which is No. 1 in the country.

The Falcons are led by do it all quarterback Tim Jefferson, who is not only this team’s leading passer, but a dangerous rusher as well, with 376 yards and seven touchdowns on the season. Still, Jefferson is hardly the only weapon to account for, and if you choose against Air Force in the college football betting, be wary. The Falcons have a pair of backs who can get things done too. Asher Clark and Jared Tew have combined for over 1,000 yards on the year and five touchdowns as well. Watch out.

San Diego State has the tough task of slowing down this offense, but if there’s one team that could pull a surprise, it’s the Aztecs. On the year, San Diego State is allowing just 15 points per game, a solid number considering they’ve played a handful of quality teams. Still the stat everyone will be looking at is their rushing defense, which has actually been pretty good so far this year. The Aztecs allow just 133 yards on the ground per game, ranking them 42nd in the country.

Still, you’ve got to score points to win, and this San Diego State offense is equipped to do so. Second year coach Brady Hoke has completely remade this team, and he’s done it behind running back Ronnie Hillman. The speedy freshman has been a treat for San Diego State fans everywhere, as he’s rushed for 594 yards and eight touchdowns on the year, averaging over six yards per carry. He could have a big game against Air Force’s 89th ranked run defense.

As a matter of fact, when it comes to this particular college football betting showdown, we’re calling for the upset. Take San Diego State to win this game outright.

While the Aztecs are coming off a head-scratching loss at BYU (a team that Air Force beat earlier in the year), they are a dangerous team, and one that’s better than people realize.

Also, all the statistics play in their favor. San Diego State is best on offense running the ball, and going up against a questionable Falcons run defense. And on the flip side of things, their run defense is a strength, against this great Air Force run game.

Everything seems to be lining up for San Diego State to pull the upset here. But don’t be surprised Saturday night when it happens.

Instead take the Aztecs as your college football betting pick. You won’t be disappointed.

College Football Betting Pick: San Diego State +1 ½