Colorado State Rams vs Nevada Wolf Pack Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Colorado State Rams vs Nevada Wolf Pack

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Mackay Stadium in Reno, NV

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Wolf Pack (+1.0)

Total/Over-Under: 45

The Nevada Wolf Pack (3-6) will take on the Colorado State Rams (5-3) at Mackay Stadium on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Nevada opens this game as 1.0-point underdogs. The betting total comes in at 45.

The Colorado State Rams come into this game with a record of 5-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Rams played against the New Mexico Lobos and took home the win by a score of 17-6. In all, they ran 56 plays which totaled 334 yds. The Colorado State Rams rushed the ball a total of 36 times and had 192 yds, which earned them an average of 5.3 yards per carry. Against the run, the Rams conceded 134 yards on 35 tries, which averages out to 3.8 yards per run allowed. Colorado State gave up 23 pass completions on 40 attempts for a total of 319 yards, and a completion rate of 57.5%.

The Rams have tallied 2,950 yards in total this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Colorado State has amassed 8 touchdowns through the air and 12 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 times. Colorado State has accumulated 138 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 46 infractions for 371 yds. As a team they hold an average of 182.3 yards on the ground ranking them 42nd in college football. Regarding scoring points, the Colorado State Rams are averaging 21.8 points per outing.

The Rams sit in 70th in college football when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 24.5 points per game. They are allowing an average of 4.0 yards per rush on the ground and 139.1 yards on the ground per game this season. Overall, they have allowed 1,113 yards via the ground game in 8 games. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Rams have conceded 2,120 yds which has them ranked 118th in the country. They are giving up 265.0 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 62.1%. Over the course of this year, they have relinquished 404.1 yards per contest putting them 107th in Division 1. They have yielded 14 touchdowns by air and 10 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Wolf Pack head into this matchup 3-6 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Wolf Pack took a loss by a score of 34-13 when they played the Hawaii Warriors. The Wolf Pack finished with 380 yards while they ran 68 plays (5.6 yds per play). Nevada rushed the football for 3.2 yards per carry, finishing the game with 94 yards on 29 attempts. Nevada conceded 42 run attempts for 242 yds (5.8 yards per carry). The Wolf Pack secondary gave up a completion percentage of 56.0%, surrendering 153 yards on 14 out of 25 through the air.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Wolf Pack are ranking 92nd in the nation with 25.0 points per outing. The Nevada Wolf Pack average 378.7 yards per outing, which has them ranked 80th in the country. The Nevada offense has racked up 729 yds of penalties on 77 infractions, which is 2nd in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 6 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 175 first downs. During the season thus far, the Wolf Pack currently sit at 1,720 passing yards along with holding an average of 191.1 passing yards per outing, ranking them 103rd in Division 1. They hold an average of 187.6 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,688 yards overall.

Nevada has given up a total of 1,394 yards on the ground (154.9 yards per contest) as well as 20 touchdowns rushing this year. They have conceded 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 237.6 yards per contest, which puts them in 98th in the nation. They have tallied 0 fumbles and 9 interceptions on the season. The Wolf Pack defense has taken part in 591 plays, which is good for 131st in the nation. The Wolf Pack are allowing 27.6 PPG, which has them 88th in the country. This season, they have allowed 248 points.

Who will win tonight's Rams/Wolf Pack college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Rams -1.0

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