- Bryson Barnes' rushing yards over 46.5 is a strong play against San Jose State's struggling rush defense.
- Danny Scudero at -335 for anytime touchdown offers value with seven touchdowns in his last three games.
- The Under 63.5 presents opportunity with both teams dealing with injuries and execution issues.
LOGAN, Utah – Friday night's Mountain West showdown between San Jose State and Utah State features key prop opportunities centered on dual-threat quarterback production and elite receiver scoring, with injury concerns clouding both offenses heading into this must-win matchup.
Best San Jose State vs Utah State Bets
- Bryson Barnes Total Rushing Yards Over 46.5: -115
- Danny Scudero Anytime Touchdown Scorer: -335
- Total Points Under 63.5: -110
Barnes' Rushing Yards Over Presents Strong Opportunity
Bryson Barnes has cleared this rushing total in three of six games this season, coming within two yards on another occasion. His dual-threat ability keeps defenses honest, and San Jose State's struggling rush defense – allowing opponents to control the ground game – sets up perfectly for another big rushing performance.
The Spartans rank 97th nationally in scoring defense and have surrendered explosive plays consistently on the road, where they're 0-3 straight up this season.
Especially after Utah State struggled with situational execution in their loss to Hawaii, Barnes' competitiveness and ability to prolong plays with his legs could result in another night of rushing for 50 yards or more. The Aggies will largely rely on Barnes' mobility at -115 odds on CFB prop betting sites against a San Jose State defense that has been sliced open for significant gains.
Scudero Touchdown Scorer Remains Elite Option
Despite nursing an injury from last week's loss at Wyoming, Danny Scudero continues to dominate as the nation's leading receiver with 50 catches for 851 yards. More impressively, he's found the end zone eight times this season with touchdowns in four of six games – seven of those scores coming in his last three contests.
Even with quarterback Walker Eget's availability uncertain due to an arm or shoulder injury, Scudero remains the primary target regardless of who takes snaps.
The Aggies' defense has allowed 99 points over their last two games, indicating secondary vulnerabilities that Scudero can exploit. At -335, this college football player props bet reflects his consistent red-zone presence and target share in the Spartans' pass-heavy offense.
Under Offers Value Despite High Total
The 63.5-point total seems elevated given both teams' injury situations and defensive capabilities in key moments. San Jose State faces potential quarterback changes if Eget can't perform at full strength, while Utah State converted just two of 12 third downs in their last outing against Hawaii.
Both offenses showed fourth-quarter collapses in their previous games, suggesting execution issues under pressure that could limit scoring opportunities Friday night at -110 on Bovada.
