Nevada set to take on Hawaii in search of first conference win
Nevada and Hawaii, both in search of their first conference win, will face off in a Mountain West matchup. Nevada, with a record of 2-5, suffered a close loss to Fresno State
Game outlook
Nevada and Hawaii, both in search of their first conference win, will face off in a Mountain West matchup. Nevada, with a record of 2-5, suffered a close loss to Fresno State last weekend, while Hawaii, at 2-5, faced a tough defeat against Washington State. The game is set to take place at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu. Nevada is currently favored to win with a line of -1.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Wolfpack -110 | Rainbows -105
Spread: Wolfpack -1 (-110) | Rainbows +1 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 45.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nevada will win straight-up is 52%.
Nevada Wolfpack
The Nevada Wolf Pack faced a tough loss to Fresno State last weekend, despite going into the game with a four-point advantage. The offense struggled to score, only managing 296 total yards and 16 first downs. Quarterback Brendon Lewis exited the game with an injury, leaving his status uncertain for the upcoming game. The defense allowed only one second-half touchdown in the loss but has struggled to keep opponents under 24 points in recent games. The team has faced multiple injuries, including Lewis and tight end Jace Henry. Overall, Nevada is ranked 81st in offense, 91st in defense, and hold an overall record of 2-5 this season.
Hawaii Rainbows Analysis
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have struggled in recent weeks, culminating in a significant loss to Washington State. Offensively, they have been underperforming, averaging 19.7 points and 340 yards per game, ranking ninth and tenth in the conference, respectively. Quarterback Brayden Schager leads the Mountain West in passing yards but the team has struggled to convert on third downs. Head coach Timmy Chang emphasized the need for better execution and fundamentals. Defensively, Hawaii gave up a season-high 42 points and 444 yards against Washington State, but their overall defensive stats rank them third in points allowed and second in yards allowed in the Mountain West. The team has had success with sacks but only three interceptions on the season. In terms of power ranking, Hawaii is ranked 112 and currently ranks 110th in offense and 38th in defense. Injuries to key wide receivers may also impact the team's performance. Hawaii will face Nevada, who has had recent success against them, in their upcoming matchup.