MWC opponents match up when the Fresno State Bulldogs (3-3) and the Nevada Wolf Pack (3-4) play on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Mackay Stadium.
The Wolf Pack are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), against the Bulldogs (with an over/under of 49.5 points).
Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this this contest between the Bulldogs and the Wolf Pack, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!
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Fresno State -3 vs. Nevada
Fresno State vs. Nevada betting lines
- Spread favorite: Bulldogs (-3)
- Moneyline: Bulldogs (-145), Wolf Pack (+120)
- Total: 49.5 points
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Fresno State vs. Nevada betting info and stats
- Fresno State has three wins against the spread so far this season (3-2-0). Fresno State is undefeated ATS (2-0) when favored by at least three points. Fresno State has won both games as a moneyline favorite this season. Nevada is 5-2-0 against the spread so far this season. When Nevada is underdogs by 3 points or more, it is 4-1 ATS. Nevada is an underdog on the moneyline for the sixth time this year and is 2-3 in that role.
Fresno State vs. Nevada recent stats and trends
Fresno State Bulldogs
- Fresno State has covered the spread once in its last three matchups while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
- Fresno State and its opponents have combined to hit the over one time in those games.
- Fresno State’s past three games have ended with an average of 56.8 points scored. That’s 7.3 more points than this contest’s over/under.
Nevada Wolf Pack
- Nevada has covered the spread in each of its past three matchups, while going 1-2 overall.
- Nevada and its opponents have hit the over all three times in those games.
- The past three Nevada games averaged 1.7 more points (51.2) than this matchup’s point total.
Fresno State vs. Nevada key players
Fresno State Bulldogs
- Mikey Keene has thrown for 1,576 yards (262.7 ypg) to lead Fresno State, completing 66.5% of his passes and collecting eight touchdown passes compared to eight interceptions this season.
- Elijah Gilliam has 295 rushing yards on 68 carries with three touchdowns.
- Malik Sherrod has been handed the ball 60 times this year and racked up 196 yards (39.2 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Mac Dalena’s 562 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 39 times and has registered 26 catches and four touchdowns.
- Jalen Moss has caught 25 passes for 358 yards (59.7 yards per game) this year.
- Raylen Sharpe’s 31 grabs have turned into 309 yards and one touchdown.
- Jacob Holmes has 3.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and nine tackles.
- Cameron Lockridge has 22 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
Nevada Wolf Pack
- Brendon Lewis has been a dual threat for Nevada this season. He has 1,132 passing yards (161.7 per game) while completing 66.7% of his passes. He’s tossed nine touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 513 yards (73.3 ypg) on 88 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Savion Red, has carried the ball 86 times for 593 yards (84.7 per game) with seven touchdowns.
- Jaden Smith has totaled 27 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 407 (58.1 yards per game). He’s been targeted 44 times and has three touchdowns.
- Cortez Braham has put together a 326-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 30 passes on 51 targets.
- Marcus Bellon’s 20 receptions (on 25 targets) have netted him 245 yards (35.0 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Henry Ikahihifo paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 18 tackles.
- Drue Watts is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 39 tackles and 3.0 TFL.
- Michael Coats Jr. leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 14 tackles and three passes defended.
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