Nevada Wolf Pack vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/4

College Football Preview

The Nevada Wolf Pack will travel to Fresno, CA, to take on the Fresno State Bulldogs in Week 6 of the 2025 NCAA Football season. The game is set for Saturday, October 4, at Valley Children’s Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 PM and will be broadcast on CBSS.

Nevada enters the game with a 1-3 record, still seeking their first road win this season. The Wolf Pack are part of the Mountain West Conference. Meanwhile, Fresno State boasts a 4-1 record and remains unbeaten at home with a 2-0 record. The Bulldogs also compete in the Mountain West Conference.

Nevada Team Preview

Nevada Wolf Pack has played four games this season. They won one and lost three. Their win was against Sacramento State Hornets, with a score of 20-17.

In their most recent game, Nevada faced Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. They lost 31-16, despite having the same number of first downs. Nevada’s passing yards were less than Western Kentucky’s, but they had more rushing yards.

Chubba Purdy leads Nevada’s quarterbacks with 518 passing yards. Herschel Turner is the top running back with 206 rushing yards. Joe McFadden, their kicker, has made eight field goals this season.

Nevada vs Fresno State Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Fresno State Bulldogs
  • Venue: Valley Children’s Stadium in Fresno, CA
  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Nevada +407, Fresno State -549

Fresno State Team Preview

The Fresno State Bulldogs have had a strong start to their 2025 season. They have won four of their last five games. Their only loss came against Kansas, with a score of 31-7.

The Bulldogs’ offense has been solid. They rank 25th in points scored with 164 points. The rushing game is ranked 40th with 880 yards, while passing is ranked 75th with 988 yards.

On defense, Fresno State ranks 67th for points allowed, giving up 100 points so far. They have made 10 sacks, which places them 11th. They also have 6 interceptions, ranking them 7th.

BTB Betting Pick

The Nevada Wolf Pack is set to cover the spread against Fresno State. The current line is +13.5 for Nevada. Fresno State has scored 164 points this season, while Nevada’s defense has allowed 108 points. Given these numbers, a projected score of Fresno State 28, Nevada 17 seems likely, making Nevada +13.5 a solid pick.

For the over/under, the total is set at 45.5 points. Fresno State and Nevada have a combined points for and against totaling 372. This suggests a projected score of Fresno State 28, Nevada 17, totaling 45 points. Therefore, the under 45.5 is the recommended pick.