Colorado State Rams vs Nevada Wolf Pack Matchup

Check out our free Colorado State Rams vs Nevada Wolf Pack pick and preview for this CFB week 10 game in Reno. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 10 CFB matchup.

At 8:00 ET, this week 10 college football matchup between the Colorado State Rams and Nevada Wolf Pack is set to kick off at Mackay Stadium in Reno. The game will be broadcast on CBSS, and the Rams are coming in with a 5-3 record this season. Colorado State is the slight -1.5-point favorite on the road, and the over/under line is currently at 44.5 points.

Rams vs. Wolf Pack Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Colorado State Rams at Nevada Wolf Pack
Where: Reno at Mackay Stadium
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Betting Odds COLST -1.5, COLST -120 | NEVADA -101 O/U 44.5

Rams Preview:

Colorado State enters Week 10 with a 5-3 record, ranked 103rd in our CFB power rankings. They have a 96% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 1.9% shot at winning the Mountain West. The Rams are 3-1 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.

Against the spread, Colorado State is 4-2, with a perfect 4-0 record as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -2.8 points per game, and they are 3-1 ATS at home and 1-1 on the road.

The Rams’ over/under record is 0-6, with their games averaging 46.2 points. This week’s line is set at 44.5 points, while their average over/under line has been 54.1 points.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 10, Colorado State’s offense is averaging 21.8 points per game, placing them 80th in the nation. They are ranked 105th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game has struggled, averaging 186.5 yards per game, and they are 93rd in passer rating. Overall, they are converting 37.7% of their third downs.

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has thrown for 1,454 yards with a passer rating of 84. He has seven touchdowns and five interceptions. Colorado State’s strength is their running game, averaging 182.9 yards per game. Avery Morrow leads the team with 711 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry.

Rams Team Defense

Colorado State's defense played a key role in their recent 17-6 win over New Mexico, allowing just six points. Despite giving up 453 total yards, including 319 passing yards, the Rams forced two interceptions and held New Mexico to 134 rushing yards on 35 attempts.

On the season, Colorado State ranks 55th nationally, giving up 24.5 points per game. They are 67th in rushing yards allowed, averaging 139.4 yards per game, and 144th in passing yards allowed, surrendering 265 yards per game.

Wolf Pack Preview:

Against the spread, Colorado State is 4-2, with a perfect 4-0 record as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -2.8 points per game, and they are 3-1 ATS at home and 1-1 on the road.

The Rams’ over/under record is 0-6, with their games averaging 46.2 points. This week’s line is set at 44.5 points, while their average over/under line has been 54.1 points.

Wolf Pack Offense Breakdown

Nevada’s offense is ranked 61st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10, and they are averaging 25 points per game, which places them 67th nationally. Their rushing attack has been the focal point, ranking 6th in rushing attempts and 14th in rushing yards, with an average of 189.1 yards per game.

Savion Red leads the ground game with 656 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored eight touchdowns. Quarterback Brendon Lewis has thrown for 1,290 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 93. Nevada ranks 4th in the nation in third-down conversion percentage, converting 52.1% of their attempts.

Wolf Pack Team Defense

Nevada's defense struggled in their recent game against Hawaii, allowing 34 points in a 34-13 loss. They gave up 399 total yards, including 246 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, though they did manage to force one interception and held Hawaii to 153 passing yards.

On the season, Nevada's defense is allowing 27.6 points per game. Opponents are averaging 159.3 rushing yards per game on 32.9 attempts, while quarterbacks have posted a 62.3% completion rate and a passer rating of 82.3, averaging 237.6 passing yards per game.

Rams vs Wolf Pack Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Colorado State has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 21 points per game.
In their last ten games at home, the Nevada Wolf Pack have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 16 points per game in this stretch.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Nevada Wolf Pack have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-2-1.
As the betting favorite, the Colorado State Rams have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.