Notre Dame and Nevada, an Offensive Contest

Sports Betting News - September 5th, 2009 - Written by Glen

Nevada's defense will have to step up the game if they plan on taking this victory. Nevada is down three of their top receivers going into this season, meaning their focus should be on the ground game. Colin Kaepernick and Nevada's rushers will be on the field to take an early season victory for the Wolfpack.

Colin Kaepernick makes a return as a junior, and his double threat action should prove to be a solid performance. Kaepernick holds 2849 passing yards and had run for 1298, a record he aims to improve on, starting with the game against the favored Notre Dame. Though Nevada's receivers are fresh off the line, their veteran rushing team gives them an edge on the ground game.

Jimmy Clausen returns to the field as quarterback, sporting a 61% pass completion rate. While he holds 25 touchdowns, he also sports a record of 17 interceptions over his 3172 yards. Notre Dame's offensive line up has not changed significantly over the off season, and they are seeing the return of their top three running backs and top three catchers. Notre Dame's offense is reported to be stronger than the Wolfpack's defense, which may lead to problems for Nevada. Nevada also has to contend with the penetrating defense supplied by Notre Dame, with headlining freshman linebacker, Manti Te'o, creating a dominant position on the line.

Odds makers at BetUS have Notre Dame as the favored, both on the money line and the point spread of 14.5. Notre Dame is missing receiver Duval Kamara, who is out with a knee injury. The last five games Notre Dame took part in last season ended with two twins and three loses, though they trumped Hawaii in the Hawaii bowl with a score of 49-21. Nevada has beaten the spread twice in their last six games, and has run over in five of their last six games. Notre Dame was also two for six against the spread, though they are the favored in this event. The game begins at 3:30, so get your bets in now.

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