Nevada vs San Jose State Prediction College Football Picks 10/5/24

San Jose State (3-1) vs Nevada (2-3)

Game Info: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm (CEFCU Stadium)

Betting Odds: San Jose State -6.5 / Nevada +6.5 --- Over/Under: 51.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Nevada Wolf Pack and San Jose State Spartans meet Saturday in week 6 college football action at CEFCU Stadium. Here’s a Nevada vs San Jose State Prediction. This article will include a Nevada vs San Jose State Pick.

Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Preview

The Nevada Wolf Pack lost to Minnesota, beat Eastern Washington, and plays Oregon State next. Nevada has lost 3 of its last 4 road games. Brendon Lewis is completing 68 percent of his passes for 868 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Jaden Smith and Cortez Braham Jr. have combined for 572 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Marcus Bellon has 16 receptions.

The Nevada Wolf Pack ground game is averaging 193.4 yards per contest, and Savion Red leads the way with 394 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Nevada is allowing 23.6 points and 363.6 yards per game. Tongiaki Mateialona leads the Nevada Wolf Pack with 36 tackles, Henry Ikahihifo has 2.5 sacks and Michael Coats Jr. has 1 interception.

San Jose State Spartans Betting Preview

The San Jose State Spartans beat Kennesaw State, lost to Washington State, and play Colorado State next. San Jose State has won 5 straight home games. Emmett Brown is completing 62 percent of his passes for 1,290 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Nick Nash and Justin Lockhart have combined for 903 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Jackson Canaan has 10 receptions.

The San Jose State Spartans ground game is averaging 72.8 yards per contest, and Floyd Chalk IV leads the way with 216 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, San Jose State is allowing 23.8 points and 343 yards per game. Jordan Pollard leads the San Jose State Spartans with 47 tackles, Jordan Cobbs has 2 sacks and Michael Dansby has 1 interception.

Why the San Jose State Spartans will win

San Jose State has won each of its last seven games against conference opponents.
Nevada has lost seven of its last eight road games against conference opponents.
San Jose State has covered the spread in each of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

Each of Nevada's last three games against conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Three of San Jose State's last four games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

San Jose State ranks 115th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (7.8).
San Jose State ranks 21st among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (18.5).
Nevada ranks T111th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (4.2).
Nevada ranks 24th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (3.2).

Nevada vs San Jose State Prediction

I'd consider the over given that both defenses are average at best and these offenses can move the ball. With that said, the San Jose State Spartans have been rolling this season with 4 covers through 4 games, and they've covered 8 of their last 10 games overall. San Jose State has played its best ball at home dating back to last season, and a top-10 passing attack should give a Nevada defense fits that's 86th against the pass. I'll lay the touchdown with the San Jose State Spartans.