The San Diego Aztecs will hit the road looking for their first consecutive victory of the 2022 campaign. Meanwhile, the Nevada Wolfpack hopes to break a five-game losing streak and get back on track in the college football standings.
Both of these teams have not lived up to the bill after dominating the Mountain West Conference in seasons prior.
Big Changes at SDSU
Big changes were made at SDSU as they switched quarterbacks to Jalen Mayden, a Mississippi State Transfer.
Despite switching positions from Safety to start the season, Mayden didn’t miss a beat and threw for 322 yards in his debut and added a touchdown. Can he be the answer to the Aztecs issues?
Aztecs Issues
The Wolfpack on the other hand started the year off strong with a 2-0 start but has since dropped their last five games.
Nevada’s offense ranks among the worst in division one football as they are averaging just 291 yards per contest.
Can the Wolfpack make the necessary changes to get back on track? Let’s take a look and dive into this San Diego State vs Nevada betting and get you the best picks for Saturday.
Teams’ Previous Scoreboards
The San Diego State Aztecs haven’t played to their expectations this season after starting the year 3-3. After early losses to:
- Arizona (20-38)
- Utah (7-35)
- Boise State (13-35)
The Aztecs have rebounded with wins over:
- Idaho State (38-7)
- Toledo (17-14)
- Hawaii (16-14).
Meanwhile, the Nevada Wolfpack have gotten off to a similar start as they enter this matchup with a 2-5 record.
Nevada opened the 2022 season strong with a 23-12 win over New Mexico and a 38-14 win over Texas State before dropping their next five contests. In those games, they were outscored 178-91.
Matchup Information
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Reno, Nevada
- Stadium: Mackay Stadium
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Nevada Wolfpack Betting Analysis
San Diego State
This season, San Diego State has compiled a 1-5-0 record against the spread, one of the worst in the nation.
When they are at least 7-point favorites, San Diego State is 0-2 record against the spread. In 2022, the over has been reached twice for SDSU.
Three times this season, the Aztecs have been the moneyline favorite, and they have won two of three of those games.
Nevada Wolfpack
Nevada is 2-5-0 against the spread so far in 2022. When Nevada is a 7-point underdog or greater, they are 0-6 against the spread.
Three times this season, Nevada’s games have had final combined scores that were higher than the over/under total.
Three times this season, the Wolf Pack were underdogs, and they won one of those games.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Nevada Wolfpack Betting Preview
When it comes to college football odds, San Diego State is the betting favorite in this encounter according to oddsmakers despite playing on the road, with the spread set at 7 points (-110).
On the moneyline, San Diego State is given odds of -285 to win, while Nevada has odds of +225 to win. The Over/Under total for this contest is 36 points.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Nevada Wolfpack Betting Prediction
When it comes to NCAAF picks, the Aztecs have a completely new look offense after Jalen Mayden stepped in at quarterback for the Aztecs.
The Aztecs have gotten no help from the quarterback position this year, and in his first game, he threw for 322 yards and a touchdown.
The Aztecs’ offense will be strong for a change as a result, and they should be much better off despite their poor play this season.
Who to Bet On?
The Wolfpack on the other hand is completely falling apart. They have dropped their last four contests with their offense and defense being non-existent.
Nevada has been outscored 123-50 in their last four games and I can’t see them fixing anything as they are spiraling out of control.
After losing to Hawaii, they have lost all credibility and they cannot be trusted. In terms of San Diego State vs Nevada betting, even with their home-field advantage expect the Aztecs to take this one and cover the spread.
NCAAF Pick: Aztecs -7 (-110)
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