SMU vs. Nevada Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 24, 2024

Updated Aug. 24, 2024 3:04 p.m. ET

Data Skrive

The Nevada Wolf Pack (0-0) are overwhelming 27.5-point underdogs on Saturday, August 24, 2024 against the SMU Mustangs (0-0). A total of 55.5 points has been set for this matchup.

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SMU vs. Nevada Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada
TV: CBS Sports Network
Live Box Score on FOX Sports

SMU vs Nevada Betting Information updated as of August 24, 2024, 2:45 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
SMU	-27.5 (-109)	-5000	+1592	55.5	-110	-110

SMU vs. Nevada Prediction

Pick ATS: Nevada (+27.5)
Pick OU: Under (55.5)
Prediction: SMU 40, Nevada 14

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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SMU vs. Nevada Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Mustangs 42, Wolf Pack 14.
The Mustangs have a 98.0% chance to collect the win in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Wolf Pack hold a 5.9% implied probability.
SMU compiled a 7-6-0 record against the spread last season.
Nevada won six games against the spread last season, failing to cover five times.

SMU vs. Nevada: 2023 Stats Comparison

	SMU	Nevada
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	38.7 (5)	17.3 (128)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	17.8 (15)	33.4 (113)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	14 (27)	20 (87)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	17 (73)	16 (86)

SMU 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Preston Stone	QB	3,197 YDS (59.9%) / 28 TD / 6 INT 198 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 14.1 RUSH YPG
Jaylan Knighton	RB	745 YDS / 7 TD / 53.2 YPG / 5.5 YPC 13 REC / 89 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 6.4 REC YPG
RJ Maryland	TE	34 REC / 518 YDS / 7 TD / 37.0 YPG
LJ Johnson Jr.	RB	576 YDS / 4 TD / 41.1 YPG / 5.3 YPC
Kobe Wilson	LB	73 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT
Isaiah Nwokobia	DB	58 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 4 INT
Elijah Roberts	DL	36 TKL / 8.0 TFL / 8.5 SACK
Ahmad Walker	LB	64 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK

Nevada 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Brendon Lewis	QB	1,313 YDS (55.5%) / 2 TD / 6 INT 495 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 41.3 RUSH YPG
Sean Dollars	RB	527 YDS / 6 TD / 43.9 YPG / 3.5 YPC
Dalevon Campbell	WR	31 REC / 594 YDS / 2 TD / 49.5 YPG
A.J. Blanco	QB	614 YDS (54.2%) / 4 TD / 5 INT 183 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 15.3 RUSH YPG
Emany Johnson	DB	99 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
Richard Toney	DB	64 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT
Drue Watts	LB	60 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Marcel Walker	LB	43 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 4.0 SACK