The Nevada Wolf Pack host the New Mexico Lobos at Clarence Mackay Stadium this week. Things don’t seem likely to get better any time soon for struggling Nevada (2-3), as it has lost three of its last four. The game will begin Saturday, Oct 10 at 7:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on CI.
Nevada was defeated by UNLV 23-17 last week. Jerico Richardson had an outstanding performance in the loss, totaling eight receptions for 87 yards and one TD. Tyler Stewart had a big game as well, totaling 202 yards and a TD through the air. New Mexico is hoping for another victory like last week’s performance, when it beat New Mexico State 38-29. Teriyon Gipson had a big game on the ground for the Lobos, rushing for 142 yards and one TD on 19 carries. Jhurell Pressley also had a big game with 99 rushing yards and a TD on 18 attempts.
The Wolf Pack, a six-point favorite, will be looking to defend their home field when New Mexico visits. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is presently unavailable.
The Wolf Pack enter the game with a record of 2-3 Straight Up (SU) and Against The Spread (ATS) this season.
On the other side, the Lobos have a record of 3-2 for both ATS and SU. If earlier games are any indication, the Lobos will run the ball aggressively. They average 294.2 rushing yards per game, good enough for eighth in Division I. Switching gears to the New Mexico defense, it has some favorable matchups that it may be able to take advantage of as well. The Wolf Pack need to protect their quarterback against the sack-happy Lobos. The New Mexico defense ranks fifth in the country in sacks with 3.8 per game. There is no feeling-out process to start a game for the Lobos, who average 12.6 points in the first quarter.
Predictions: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – New Mexico
Notes
Nevada is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.
Nevada is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Nevada’s last 24 games.
Nevada is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nevada’s last 6 games at home.
Both teams are 2-0 SU when carrying a lead into the fourth quarter.
The Nevada rushing attack is ranked 40th nationally, while the New Mexico run defense is only ranked 66th. The Lobos running game is ranked eighth, compared to the 90th-ranked rush defense of the Wolf Pack.
