Nevada Gets Points in Week 1 Matchup Against Penn State
Penn State begins a season with high expectations against Nevada on Saturday, but bettors may find value backing the Wolf Pack with a significant point spread. According to odds from FanDuel, Nevada is a +42.5 point underdog, a line sports bettor Michael Leboff believes offers value.
The Nittany Lions are heavily favored to start the season with a win, potentially adding victories against FIU and Villanova before a tougher test against Oregon on September 27. However, covering a six-touchdown spread in Week 1 presents a challenge. Penn State’s offensive strategy is expected to prioritize ball control and running the ball, aiming to protect quarterback Drew Allar and manage the clock. they ranked 35th nationally in rush rate last season and were middle-of-the-pack in seconds per play offensively.
Nevada, despite a 3-4 start to the 2023 season, showed flashes of competitiveness with near-upsets against SMU and Boise state, and a win over Oregon State. Led by quarterback Chubba Purdy, brother of Brock Purdy, the Wolf Pack offense could move the ball, but faces a formidable Penn State defense.
Leboff suggests that even a single touchdown from Nevada would be enough to hit the +42.5 spread. he is a 10-year veteran of the gambling industry, utilizing game theory to identify profitable betting opportunities.
BET: Nevada +42.5 (-115, FanDuel)
