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The Nevada Wolf Pack (1-6) will host the New Mexico Lobos (3-4) on Saturday at 10:30 PM ET.
The Wolf Pack are slight favorites (-1) in their game versus the Lobos, with the over/under at 49.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Wolf Pack are -116 and the Lobos are -104.)
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Game Info for Nevada vs. New Mexico
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Reno, Nevada
- Stadium: Mackay Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | -1 | -110 | -110 | 49.5 | -110 | -110 | -116 | -104 |
Nevada Pick Insights
- So far this season, Nevada has compiled a 4-2-0 record against the spread.
- Out of Nevada’s six games with a set total, two have hit the over (33.3%).
Nevada Stats & Insights
- With 311.1 yards of total offense per game (15th-worst) and 468 yards allowed per game on defense (second-worst), Nevada has been getting outplayed on both sides of the ball this year.
- Nevada ranks fourth-worst in scoring offense (15.7 points per game) and 14th-worst in scoring defense (33.9 points per game allowed) this season.
- With 188.3 offensive passing yards per game (24th-worst) and 276.4 passing yards allowed per game on defense (10th-worst), Nevada has been struggling on both sides of the ball this year in the passing game.
- Nevada has the 102nd-ranked rushing offense this year (122.9 rushing yards per game), and has been less effective defensively, ranking 15th-worst with 191.6 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Nevada is averaging a 33.3% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (108th in the FBS), and is giving up a 43.8% third-down conversion rate (107th) on the other side of the ball.
- With nine forced turnovers (78th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (89th in the FBS), Nevada (-3) owns the 96th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Nevada’s Best Players
- Brendon Lewis has been a dual threat for Nevada so far this season. He has 1,005 passing yards, completing 55.8% of his passes and tossing two touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 351 yards (50.1 ypg) on 84 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Sean Dollars has carried the ball 89 times for 290 yards (41.4 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Jamaal Bell has hauled in 27 receptions for 250 yards (35.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
- Dalevon Campbell has put together a 249-yard season so far with one touchdown, reeling in 13 passes on 28 targets.
- Spencer Curtis has a total of 214 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 18 passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Marcel Walker leads the team with two sacks, and also has three TFL and 16 tackles.
- Emany Johnson has 50 tackles, three TFL, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
New Mexico Betting Insights
- So far this year, New Mexico has compiled a 3-3-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 1 point or more, the Lobos have a 3-2 record against the spread.
- New Mexico has gone over in five of their six games with a set total (83.3%).
New Mexico Pick Insights
- New Mexico has been struggling on defense, ranking 18th-worst with 421.4 total yards surrendered per game. It has been more productive offensively, posting 396.4 total yards per contest (65th-ranked).
- New Mexico has not been getting things done defensively, ranking 19th-worst with 32.6 points surrendered per game. It has been better on offense, generating 29.9 points per contest (52nd-ranked).
- New Mexico ranks 81st in passing yards per game (218.3), but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 255.4 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- With 178.1 rushing yards per game on offense, New Mexico ranks 41st in the FBS. On defense it ranks 101st, giving up 166 rushing yards per game.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, New Mexico ranks 46th in the FBS (42.5% third-down conversion percentage) and 54th on the other side of the ball (36.5% third-down rate allowed).
- With four forced turnovers (127th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (25th in the FBS) this season, New Mexico ranks 96th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -3.
New Mexico’s Best Players
- Dylan Hopkins has compiled 1,378 yards (196.9 ypg) while completing 59.3% of his passes and collecting 10 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 100 yards with one touchdown.
- Jacory Merritt is his team’s leading rusher with 89 carries for 534 yards, or 76.3 per game. He’s found the end zone 11 times on the ground, as well.
- Devon Dampier has piled up 19 carries and totaled 157 yards with one touchdown.
- Caleb Medford paces his squad with 241 receiving yards on 13 catches with one touchdown.
- Jeremiah Hixon has put together a 220-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 22 passes on 34 targets.
- D.J. Washington’s 17 grabs (on 32 targets) have netted him 182 yards (26 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Kyler Drake has 1.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Tavian Combs is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 45 tackles and two TFL.
- Jer’Marius Lewis has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 15 tackles, one sack, and two passes defended to his name.
