Georgia Southern Eagles vs Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
Georgia Southern is favored by -1.5 points as they head into this week two non-conference matchup against the Nevada Wolf Pack. The game is set for 7:00 ET at Mackay Stadium in Reno on Saturday, September 7th. truT is handling the television broadcast. The over/under line is at 57.5 points. Georgia Southern is -125 on the money line, and Nevada comes in with a 1-1 record for the season.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK
The Pick: Georgia Southern Eagles -1.5
This game will be played at Mackay Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES:
- We have the Georgia Southern Eagles winning this one by a score of 34 to 30
- Not only do we have the Georgia Southern Eagles winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 57.5 points
Will The Georgia Southern Eagles Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Georgia Southern is looking to bounce back after their season opener ended in a 56-45 loss to Boise State. Despite being +13 point underdogs, the Eagles kept it close and even covered the spread. The game’s total score of 101 points easily surpassed the over/under line of 57 points.
Boise State jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, but Georgia Southern fought back, trailing 28-16 at halftime. In the second half, the Eagles outscored Boise State 29-28, but it wasn’t enough to come out on top.
In Georgia Southern’s 56-45 loss to Boise State, the Eagles’ offense put up 461 yards, with 322 of those coming through the air. JC French completed 56% of his passes, throwing for 322 yards and two touchdowns, ending the game with a passer rating of 88.92. Derwin Burgess Jr. was his top target, catching four passes for 93 yards.
Georgia Southern’s offense moved the chains 27 times and scored four rushing touchdowns while gaining 139 yards on the ground. JC French also led the team in rushing, with 39 yards on 16 carries, including one rushing touchdown.
Georgia Southern’s defense had a tough time in their last game, giving up 657 total yards to Boise State. The Eagles were especially vulnerable against the run, allowing 377 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. Despite forcing one interception, Georgia Southern’s secondary allowed 280 passing yards and one touchdown.
Will The Nevada Wolf Pack Win At Home Over The Georgia Southern Eagles?
Nevada is now 1-1 after pulling off a road upset over Troy. The Wolf Pack, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 44.5 points, and the teams combined for 54 points, hitting the over.
After trailing 7-0 early, Nevada closed the gap to 14-6 by halftime. The Wolf Pack then outscored Troy 15-3 in the third quarter and held on for a 28-26 win.
In their 28-26 win over Troy, Nevada’s offense put up 397 total yards, with 218 of those coming on the ground. The Wolf Pack’s ground game was effective, leading to two rushing touchdowns and 16 first downs. Through the air, Nevada finished with 179 yards and two more touchdowns.
Quarterback Brendon Lewis completed 85% of his passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns, ending the game with a passer rating of 132.92. Savion Red was the standout in the rushing attack, averaging 12.3 yards per carry and totaling 135 yards on 11 attempts. Jaden Smith led all receivers with six catches for 81 yards.
Nevada’s defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 392 total yards to Troy in their most recent game. The Wolf Pack gave up 192 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground, but they were able to hold Troy to 200 passing yards and one touchdown through the air.