The Nevada Wolf Pack (3-4) and the No. 7 UCLA Bruins (7-0) meet Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let's analyze college football odds around the Nevada vs. UCLA odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.
Nevada picked up a 28-13 home victory over the San Jose State Spartans behind a solid defensive performance. QB Luke Duncan threw for 178 yards and 2 TDs, while RB Dominic Kelley added 82 rushing yards and a score. The Wolf Pack held the Spartans to just 65 rushing yards, covering as 5.5-point favorites while the Under (46.5) cashed.
UCLA remained undefeated with a 28-10 home victory over the Michigan State Spartans. The Bruins dominated
on the ground, rushing for 245 yards and 3 TDs behind RB Anthony Woods' 112-yard performance. QB Ty Dieffenbach added 198 passing yards and a TD. UCLA also forced 3 turnovers, covering as 16.5-point favorites as the Under (43.5) cashed.
UCLA cruised past Nevada 58-20 at the Rose Bowl in 2013 in the only meeting between the schools.
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Nevada at UCLA odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Nevada +1150 (bet $100 to win $1,150) | UCLA -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nevada +22 (-108) | UCLA -22 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -115 | U: -102)
Nevada at UCLA picks and predictions
Prediction
UCLA 34, Nevada 13
Moneyline
PASS.
I like UCLA (-2000) to win, but this is a big number for them to cover. I'll take my wager to the spread.
Against the spread
BET NEVADA +22 (-108).
UCLA enters Saturday's matchup against Nevada undefeated and 7-0 ATS, but this 22-point line is its largest of the season.
Nevada has covered in 5 of 7 games and averages 26.3 points and 358.9 yards per contest. The Wolf Pack also rank sixth nationally in passing defense, allowing just 153.9 yards per game. That could challenge UCLA backup Dieffenbach, who is making his third consecutive start with Nico Iamaleava sidelined for the season.
Nevada also has quarterback concerns, with former UCLA transfer Duncan replacing the injured Carter Jones. However, the Wolf Pack have enough offensive firepower to stay competitive.
Rain is forecast for Pasadena, potentially slowing UCLA's offense and limiting possessions. With both teams starting backup quarterbacks, a lower-scoring game could make it difficult for the Bruins to pull away.
Over/Under
BET OVER 43.5 (-115).
UCLA averages 34.4 points and 233 rushing yards per game, led by RB Wayne Knight's 12 TDs. Nevada's struggling run defense could have trouble containing the Bruins, who have scored 50-plus points twice this season. The Wolf Pack also average 26.3 points per contest, while UCLA's ability to force turnovers could create short fields and additional scoring opportunities.
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