Hawaii (2-5) vs Nevada (3-5)
October 27, 2024 at 12:00 AM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Hawaii +2.5 / Nevada -2.5 — Over/Under: 46.5
The Nevada Wolf Pack and Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors meet Saturday in week 9 college football action at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Here’s a Nevada vs Hawaii Prediction. This article will include a Nevada vs Hawaii Pick.
Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Preview
The Nevada Wolf Pack beat Oregon State, lost to Fresno State, and they play Colorado State next. Nevada has lost 7 of its last 9 road games. Brendon Lewis is completing 67.2 percent of his passes for 1,290 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Jaden Smith and Cortez Braham Jr. have combined for 867 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Marcus Bellon has 21 receptions.
The Nevada Wolf Pack ground game is averaging 199.3 yards per contest, and Savion Red leads the way with 649 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Nevada is allowing 26.8 points and 392.1 yards per game. Drue Watts leads the Nevada Wolf Pack with 53 tackles, Henry Ikahihifo has 3.5 sacks and Michael Coats Jr. has 3 interceptions.
Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors Betting Preview
The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors lost to Washington State and Boise State, and they play Fresno State next. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors have won 6 of their last 10 home games. Brayden Schager is completing 60.9 percent of his passes for 1,788 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Pofele Ashlock and Nick Cenacle have combined for 786 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Dekel Crowdus has 11 receptions.
The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors ground game is averaging 83.9 yards per contest, and Landon Sims leads the way with 177 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Hawai’i is allowing 23.6 points and 348.7 yards per game. Jamih Otis leads the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors with 33 tackles, Jackie Johnson III has 4 sacks and Jalen Smith has 1 interception.
Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win
- Hawaii has won five of its last six games as an underdog against Nevada.
- Nevada has lost four of its last five games as a favorite.
- The home team has covered the spread in five of Hawaii’s last six games.
- Nevada has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Hawaii’s last nine games as an underdog against Nevada has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Nevada’s last five October games as a road favorite against non-AP-ranked teams has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Hawaii ranks 128th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (83.9).
- Hawaii ranks 127th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (4.0).
- Nevada ranks T7th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (96.3).
- Nevada ranks 16th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (32:34).
Nevada vs Hawaii Prediction
The Nevada Wolf Pack have the edge offensively, but you can score on their rough defense, and they’re 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors need to find a spark offensively, but they’re usually a tough out at home, and they still compete on defense. Hawaii is also 7-3-1 ATS in its last 11 games as a home underdog. It may be ugly, but Hawaii is capable of winning this game outright. Give me the points.