The Mustangs will play the Wolf Pack on Saturday, August 24th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Mackay Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 8:03 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season has begun, with SMU and Nevada scheduled to matchup at Mackay Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - SMU had a 99.33 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Nevada in the 2023 season was 92.33.
- Away SMU - At the end of the 2023 regular season, SMU had a 5-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the American Conference for away team wins.
- Home Nevada - Nevada finished the 2023 regular season with a 1-5 record as a home team. They ranked 6th in the Mountain West Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - SMU wound up 1st (542) in the American Conference, with Nevada ranked 12th (208) for points scored in the 2023 Mountain West Conference.
- Points Against - SMU finished 13th (249) in the American Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Nevada wound up 4th (401) in the 2023 Mountain West Conference for points against.
- Team Records - SMU had a 11-3 regular season overall record, with Nevada notching a 2-10 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the morning to ya football fans! SMU faces Nevada in a showdown at Mackay Stadium on August 24th!
SMU ended last season strong with an 11-3 record, while Nevada struggled at 2-10. Get ready for a clash of titans as the teams battle it out!
Don't miss out on the action - head to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game. Review the odds below and make your picks for a chance to win big!
Best Mustangs at Wolf Pack Odds
| Underdog Nevada | Favorite SMU |
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| Underdog Nevada | Favorite SMU |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
SMU is a -27.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Nevada is a +27.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
SMU is a -5000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Nevada is a +1600 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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SMU
Nevada
8/24/24 8:03pm EDT | -27.5 -110+27.5 -110 |
Underdog Nevada - Nevada bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +27.5 Nevada underdog bet wins if they lose by 27 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 28 or more.
Favorite SMU - SMU bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -27.5 SMU favorite bet wins if they win by 28 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 27 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
SMU at Nevada Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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SMU
Nevada
First Team To Score
8/24/24 8:03pm EDT | -300+210Bet |
SMU
Nevada
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/24/24 8:03pm EDT | -800+400+10000Bet |
SMU
Nevada
Game to Overtime
8/24/24 8:03pm EDT | Yes +3300No -10000Bet |
SMU
Nevada
Both Teams Score 10+
8/24/24 8:03pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
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SMU
Nevada
Both Teams Score 20+
8/24/24 8:03pm EDT | Yes +220No -300Bet |
SMU
Nevada
Both Teams Score 30+
8/24/24 8:03pm EDT | Yes +1100No -5000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | SMU vs Nevada Saturday, August 24th, 2024 | SMU 29, NEV 24 Mackay Stadium | SMU by 5 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| ACC | |||||||||
| #11 SMU | 8-0 | 1.000 | 11 | 3 | 511 | 309 | 6-1 | 5-1 | L2 |
| Mountain West | |||||||||
| Nevada | 0-7 | 0.000 | 3 | 10 | 300 | 374 | 2-5 | 1-5 | L6 |
SMU & Nevada Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
SMU Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM SMU YR: futures available
Nevada Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Nevada YR: futures available
SMU & Nevada Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | SMU vs Nevada | SMU 29, NEV 24 Saturday, August 24th, 2024 |
| Week 1 | Houston Christian vs SMU | SMU 59, HCU 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | BYU vs SMU | BYU 18, SMU 15 Friday, September 6th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | TCU vs SMU | SMU 66, TCU 42 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Florida State vs SMU | SMU 42, FSU 16 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | SMU vs Louisville | SMU 34, LOU 27 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | SMU vs Stanford | SMU 40, STAN 10 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | SMU vs Duke | SMU 28, DUKE 27 (OT) Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Pittsburgh vs SMU | SMU 48, PITT 25 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Boston College vs SMU | SMU 38, BC 28 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | SMU vs Virginia | SMU 33, UVA 7 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | California vs SMU | SMU 38, CAL 6 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Week 15 | Clemson vs SMU | CLEM 34, SMU 31 Saturday, December 7th, 2024 |
| Bowls | SMU vs Penn State CFP First Round Presented By Allstate | PSU 38, SMU 10 Saturday, December 21st, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | SMU vs Nevada | SMU 29, NEV 24 Saturday, August 24th, 2024 |
| Week 1 | Nevada vs Troy | NEV 28, TROY 26 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Georgia Southern vs Nevada | GASO 20, NEV 17 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Nevada vs Minnesota | MINN 27, NEV 0 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Eastern Washington vs Nevada | NEV 49, EWU 16 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Nevada vs San Jose State | SJSU 35, NEV 31 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Oregon State vs Nevada | NEV 42, ORST 37 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Fresno State vs Nevada | FRES 24, NEV 21 Friday, October 18th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Nevada vs Hawaii | HAW 34, NEV 13 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Colorado State vs Nevada | CSU 38, NEV 21 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Nevada vs Boise State | BOIS 28, NEV 21 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Air Force vs Nevada | AFA 22, NEV 19 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Nevada vs UNLV | UNLV 38, NEV 14 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the SMU vs Nevada College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 at 8:03 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the SMU vs Nevada Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the SMU vs Nevada Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.