Nevada Wolf Pack (3-5) vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (2-5)
October 27, 2024 12:00 am EDT
The Line: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +1 / Nevada Wolf Pack -1; Over/Under: +47.5
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The Nevada Wolf Pack and the Hawaii Warriors meet in week 9 college football action from the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Saturday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Hawaii vs Nevada Prediction.
Nevada Recap
The Nevada Wolf Pack come into this game looking to rebound after a 24-21 loss to Fresno State last time out to drop to 3-5 on the year. After this game, Nevada will head home for a date with Colorado State.
Wolf Pack Showing Signs Of Improvement
Brendon Lewis has thrown for 1,290 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 67.2% passing while also rushing for 551 yards and 5 touchdowns. Savion Red has rushed for a team-high 649 yards with 8 touchdowns while Pat Garwo III has 237 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. Jaden Smith has a team-high 541 receiving yards while Cortez Braham Jr. has 326 receiving yards and Marcus Bellon has 260 receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Drue Watts has a team-high 53 total tackles including 31 solo tackles while Henry Ikahihifo also has a team-high 3.5 sacks for the Wolf Pack this season. As a unit, Nevada’s defense has combined for 9 sacks and 8 interceptions on the year.
Why the Nevada Wolf Pack will win
- Hawaii has lost each of its last eight games in October.
- Nevada has won three of its last four October games against Hawaii.
- Hawaii has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games in October.
- Nevada has covered the spread in six of its last seven October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Hawaii Recap
The Hawaii Warriors come into this one looking to snap a three-game losing streak, sitting at 2-5 on the year after a 42-10 loss to Washington State last time out. After this game, Hawaii will head back on the road for a game against Fresno State.
Warriors Trying To Fix Issues Down The Stretch
Brayden Schager has thrown for 1,788 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions on 60.9% passing while Landon Sims has rushed for 177 yards. Pofele Ashlock has a team-high 43 receptions for 470 yards along with 4 touchdowns while Nick Cenacle has 33 grabs for 316 yards and 3 TDs and Dekel Crowdus has 216 receiving yards as well on the year. Four more Warriors have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Jamih Otis has a team-high 33 total tackles with a pair of sacks while Jackie Johnson III has a team-high 4 sacks. As a unit, Hawaii has combined for 15 sacks and 3 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win
- Nevada has lost each of its last six games against conference opponents.
- The home team has won eight of Hawaii’s last 10 games.
- The home team has covered the spread in five of Hawaii’s last six games.
Hawaii vs Nevada Prediction
I’m on the Wolf Pack here. I know Hawaii’s had the tougher schedule as of late, but the run-and-shoot offense that Hawaii likes to employ simply hasn’t worked this season, and the Wolf Pack are a team I have to give credit to. This team is far more ahead of schedule than I thought for a rebuilding program in year one and I think Nevada gets a nice win on the island here. Give me Nevada.
