Nevada (1-3) vs Eastern Washington (0-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Clarence Mackay Stadium)
Betting Odds: Nevada -9.5 / Eastern Washington +9.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Eastern Washington Eagles and the Nevada Wolf Pack meet Saturday in college football action from Mackay Stadium. Here’s an Eastern Washington vs Nevada prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Eastern Washington vs Nevada pick. We will examine:
The Eastern Washington Eagles' recent form and player performance
The Nevada Wolf Pack's recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Eastern Washington Eagles
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Nevada Wolf Pack
Recent betting trends in games played between Eastern Washington and Nevada
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Eastern Washington vs Nevada game
Eastern Washington Eagles Betting Preview
Eastern Washington kicked off their 2024 campaign with a matchup versus Monmouth. The Eagles didn’t have a ton of trouble with that one, winning 42-27 in the end. In game two versus Drake, Eastern Washington took their first loss, a 35-32 result in overtime.
Back on Saturday versus Southeastern Louisiana, the Eagles were nursing a 24-21 edge going into the final quarter. Eastern Washington gave up a TD though, and lost 28-24. QB Kekoa Visperas logged 243 yards and a TD. Malik Dotson scored twice among 11 carries for 47 yards rushing.
Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Preview
Over on the Nevada side, they had a tricky matchup versus SMU in their first game and lost 29-24 in the end. The Wolf Pack got into the win column with a 28-26 result versus Troy in game two but lost 20-17 to Georgia Southern the next week.
In their fourth outing against Minnesota, the Wolf Pack were down 20-0 by halftime. Nevada couldn’t find the scoreboard for the entire game in a 27-0 blowout loss. QB Brendon Lewis finished with 114 yards and three interceptions. Savion Reed led the rush with 10 carries for 23 yards.
Why the Eastern Washington Eagles will win
- Nevada has lost each of its last eight September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Nevada has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last nine home games against non-FBS teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nevada's last five September games against non-AP-ranked teams has gone UNDER the total points line.
Eastern Washington vs Nevada Prediction
I’ll probably stick with Nevada. This doesn’t seem like one to mess with, though. The Wolf Pack played an ugly game versus Minnesota last weekend, notching just 172 total yards (58 rushing), 3.2 yards per play, 11 first downs, three picks, and eight penalties for 89 total yards. All things considered, the defense wasn’t horrendous with 386 yards allowed—but the 195 rush yards were pretty hefty.
Nevada should match up much better with Eastern Washington. The Eagles have scored pretty well so far this year though; 24 or more points in every game. Nevada needs to get the ball moving here and find some semblance of offense.
Andrew’s Pick Nevada Wolf Pack -9.5
AUTHOR: Andrew Jett
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