SMU vs. Nevada Prediction, Odds, Betting Lines: 2024 College Football Picks, Week 0 Bets by Proven Model
The teams that have gone through contrasting seasons will meet in Week 0 on Saturday when the SMU Mustangs take on the Nevada Wolf Pack. SMU, which officially joined the ACC last month, is coming off a solid 11-3 season, its most wins since 1982, and tied for the second-most wins in program history. The Wolf Pack, which finished 2-10 overall, welcomed 56 new players this season, including 34 transfers. They also have a new coach in Jeff Choate, who was co-defensive coordinator at Texas.
Kickoff from Mackey Stadium in Reno, Nevada is set for 8 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. SMU averages 278.4 passing yards per game in 2023, while Nevada averages 175.2. The latest SMU vs. Nevada odds via SportsLine consensus have the Mustangs favored by 27.5 points, while the over/under for total points scored is 55.5. Before making any picks for Nevada vs. SMU, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its launch, it has generated a profit of over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It is also coming off a 13-9 season in profits on top-rated spread picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on SMU vs. Nevada and has just set its picks and CFB predictions. You can visit SportsLine right now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines for Nevada vs. SMU:
- SMU vs. Nevada Spread: SMU -27.5
- SMU vs. Nevada Over/Under: 55.5 points
- SMU vs. Nevada Money Line: SMU -5000, Nevada +1592
- SMU: The Mustangs are 1-5 in their last six games played in August
- Nev: The Wolf Pack are 1-10 in their last 11 games at home
- SMU vs. Nevada Picks: See Picks at SportsLine
Why SMU might cover
The Mustangs were tied for the ninth-best offense in the FBS last year. Led by third-year coach Rhett Lashlee, SMU is 18-1 when they score 30 or more points in a game. The Mustangs have a 15-game winning streak when they reach 30 points. SMU has played well on the road and its five-game road winning streak is tied for the ninth longest in college football and the longest in program history since winning 12 in a row from Sept. 26, 1981 to Sept. 15, 1984.
Senior wide receiver Jake Bailey returns as the Mustangs’ top pass-catching threat. He led SMU with 36 receptions for 474 yards (13.2 average) in 14 games. In a 23-14 loss to Boston College in the Fenway Bowl on Dec. 28, he caught six passes for 54 yards, including a long of 18 yards. He also caught six passes for 74 yards in a 55-0 win at Temple on Oct. 20. See here which team to pick.
Why Nevada Can Cover
The Wolf Pack’s top returning weapons include senior running back Sean Dollars. He rushed 151 times for 527 yards (3.5) and six touchdowns at Nevada a year ago. He also caught 18 passes for 77 yards (4.3 average). In a 41-24 loss to Utah State on Nov. 11, he rushed 18 times for 82 yards and a score. He scored two touchdowns in a 27-14 loss to Hawaii on Nov. 4.
On defense, Nevada’s best returning player is junior linebacker Drew Watts. He finished third on the team with 60 tackles, including 31 solo, 1.5 sacks, three pass breakups and four fumble recoveries. In a 31-24 loss to Kansas on Sept. 16, he made four stops, including three solo, a half-sack and a fumble recovery. In a 30-20 loss to Colorado State on Sept. 18, he made eight tackles, including four solo, including a pass breakup. See which team to pick here.
How to choose Nevada vs. SMU
SportsLine’s model is leaning toward the over, projecting a total of 66 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits more than 60% of the time. You can find the model’s picks only at SportsLine.
So who wins SMU vs. Nevada, and which side of the spread hits in over 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread is going to move, all from an advanced computer simulation model that has already produced over $2,000 in edge play on its college football picks since inception, and find out.
