Nevada (0-1) vs Georgia Southern (0-1)
Game Info: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Clarence Mackay Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Nevada +3 / Georgia Southern -3 — Over/Under:
The Georgia Southern Eagles and the Nevada Wolf Pack meet Saturday in college football action from Mackay Stadium. Here’s a Georgia Southern vs Nevada prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Georgia Southern vs Nevada pick. We will examine:
The Georgia Southern Eagles’ recent form and player performance
The Nevada Wolf Pack’s recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Georgia Southern Eagles
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Nevada Wolf Pack
Recent betting trends in games played between Georgia Southern and Nevada
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Georgia Southern vs Nevada game
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
Last year the Eagles managed to go 6-7 overall and 3-5 in Sun Belt games. Georgia Southern finished in the basement of the East Division but still made the Myrtle Beach Bowl. The Eagles lost that one to Ohio 41-21, though.
In their first game versus Boise State, the Eagles were fairly competitive in a high-scoring game but still came away with a loss 56-45. QB JC French finished with 322 yards and two scores. Jalen White added 35 rush yards and three scores off 11 carries.
Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Preview
Over on the Wolf Pack’s side, they’ve got two matchups in the books already this year. Nevada lost 29-24 to SMU in their opener, giving up 16 unanswered points in the final quarter. QB Brendon Lewis managed 132 yards with two touchdowns in the defeat.
In game two versus Troy, the Wolf Pack were down 14-6 at halftime. Nevada came back in the second half however and powered out a 28-26 win. Lewis posted 158 yards and two TDs this time, while Savion Red rushed 11 times for 135 yards.
Why the Nevada Wolf Pack will win
- Georgia Southern has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Georgia Southern has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as a favorite.
- Nevada has covered the spread in each of its last four games against opponents from the Sun Belt Conference.
Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win
- Georgia Southern has won each of its last 11 September games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Nevada has lost each of its last six September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Georgia Southern has covered the spread in each of its last six September games as a favorite.
- Nevada has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 12 home games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Georgia Southern’s last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Nevada’s last six games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Southern rank T1st among FBS teams for H2 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Georgia Southern rank 7th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (29.0).
Georgia Southern vs Nevada Prediction
I’ll try Nevada here. Probably not touching it, though. The Wolf Pack folded late in their opener matchup versus SMU, committing 11 penalties and giving up 408 total yards (308 passing) along the way. Nevada posted a tepid 298 offensive yards and notched just 16 first downs on the other side, but they were still ahead down the stretch.
In game two the Wolf Pack got their bearings in the second half and pulled off the comeback win. Nevada posted 393 total yards in that one (214 rushing) and 7.1 yards per play with zero turnovers. The Wolf Pack seem to have a pretty nice ceiling this year but they’ve been quite erratic so far.