Georgia Southern Eagles vs Nevada Wolf Pack Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Southern Eagles vs Nevada Wolf Pack

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Mackay Stadium in Reno, NV

TV: truTV

Odds/Point Spread: Wolf Pack (+2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The Georgia Southern Eagles (0-1) are traveling to Mackay Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Nevada Wolf Pack (1-1). Nevada opens this game as 2.0-point dogs. The over/under is set at 58.

The Georgia Southern Eagles step onto the field holding a record of 0-1 this year. The last time they took the field, the Eagles played the Boise State Broncos and took a loss by a final of 56-45. In all, they ran 85 plays which gave them a total of 461 yards. The Georgia Southern Eagles ended up running the ball 35 different times and compiled 139 yards, which had them averaging 4.0 yards per tote. On the ground, the Eagles gave up 371 yds on 35 attempts, which is an average of 10.6 yds per rush allowed. Georgia Southern gave up 22 pass completions on 31 tries for a total of 280 yards, and a completion rate of 71.0%.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Georgia Southern Eagles hold an average of 45.0 points per game. As a team they average 139.0 yards via the ground game which is 86th in the nation. The Eagles have earned 461 total yards for this campaign. In terms of scoring, Georgia Southern has compiled 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. Georgia Southern has accumulated 27 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 4 infractions for 35 yards. They have surrendered the ball 1 time.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Eagles are giving up 280 yds which puts them in 112th in D-1. They have conceded 280.0 yards per contest via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 71.0%. In total, they have given up 651.0 yards per game ranking them 133rd in college football. They have given up 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 7 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 10.6 yards per rushing attempt and 371.0 rushing yards per contest on the season. During this campaign, they have conceded 371 running yards through 1 game. The Eagles are sitting in 132nd in the country when it comes to team defense, allowing 56.0 points per game.

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The Wolf Pack head into this game 1-1 for this year. In their last game, the Wolf Pack took home the win by a final score of 28-26 against the Troy Trojans. Nevada surrendered 36 rushing attempts for 191 yards (5.3 yards per rush). The Wolf Pack secondary allowed a completion percentage of 66.7%, relinquishing 200 yards on 20 out of 30 through the air. The Wolf Pack finished with a total of 393 yds on 55 plays (7.1 yds per play). Nevada ended up running for 6.3 yds per attempt, finishing with 214 yds on 34 attempts.

The Nevada Wolf Pack hold an average of 345.5 yards per game, which has them ranked 92nd in the country. The Nevada offense has totaled 126 yards of penalties on 15 infractions, which is 4th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They maintain an average of 181.0 yards per game on the ground. They have thrown no picks while surrendering no fumbles and they have obtained 32 1st downs. Regarding their ability to score points, the Wolf Pack rank 91st in college football by scoring 26.0 PPG. For the year thus far, the Wolf Pack have racked up 329 passing yards as well as an average of 164.5 passing yards per contest, ranking them 105th in D-1.

The Wolf Pack are conceding 27.5 PPG, ranking them 98th in the nation. Nevada has allowed a total of 291 yards on the ground in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground for the campaign. In total, they have allowed 55 pts. They have allowed the opposition 2 touchdowns through the air and 254.0 yards per game, which has them in 105th in the country. The Wolf Pack defense has participated in 135 plays, which is 132nd in Division 1. They have no fumbles recovered and 1 pick for the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Eagles -2.0

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