Nevada Wolf Pack defeat San José State Spartans 28-13: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · San José State Spartans 13, Nevada Wolf Pack 28
The Nevada Wolf Pack beat the San José State Spartans 28-13 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Mackay Stadium. The Nevada Wolf Pack covered the spread as 6-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 46.5, with 41 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
San José State Spartans vs. Nevada Wolf Pack final score and game recap
The Nevada Wolf Pack led 7-0 after the first quarter and 7-3 at halftime. They outscored the San José State Spartans 21-10 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Viliami Teu (San José State Spartans): 10 carries for 44 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Dominique McKenzie (San José State Spartans): 2 catches for 60 yards.
- Luke Duncan (Nevada Wolf Pack): 18/29 passing for 178 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Dominic Kelley (Nevada Wolf Pack): 24 carries for 82 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in San José State Spartans vs. Nevada Wolf Pack?
The Nevada Wolf Pack covered the spread as 6-point favorites, winning by 15 points.
The spread opened at Nevada Wolf Pack -5.5 and closed at Nevada Wolf Pack -6.
Did San José State Spartans vs. Nevada Wolf Pack go over or under the total?
The game went under: 41 points combined against a closing total of 46.5, under by 5.5. 10 of the 41 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 46 and closed at 46.5.
How did AiQ's San José State Spartans vs. Nevada Wolf Pack predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Nevada Wolf Pack to win at -218, a win (+$45.87 on a $100 bet).
San José State Spartans vs. Nevada Wolf Pack game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: Nevada Wolf Pack won the first quarter, paying -160.
- San José State Spartans team total 20.5: the under, paying -128, with 13 scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying -105, with 7 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Nevada Wolf Pack won the first half, paying -192.
- First-half spread: Nevada Wolf Pack -3 covered, paying -115.
- Nevada Wolf Pack team total 26.5: the over, paying -114, with 28 scored.
- First-half total 23.5: the under, paying -112, with 10 points scored.
San José State Spartans vs. Nevada Wolf Pack odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the San José State Spartans at +184 and the Nevada Wolf Pack at -225. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Nevada Wolf Pack a 66% favorite. The Nevada Wolf Pack won as the favorite at -225: $44.44 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Nevada Wolf Pack, the price before the game was -218: priced below fair (−3.0% value).
The spread moved toward the Nevada Wolf Pack between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 46 to 46.5, and the game went under.
San José State Spartans and Nevada Wolf Pack betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the San José State Spartans 4-4 in the 2026 regular season (1-2 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 7 times.
This result left the Nevada Wolf Pack 3-4 in the 2026 regular season (2-2 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times.
What's next for San José State Spartans and Nevada Wolf Pack?
Next for the San José State Spartans: the New Mexico Lobos at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Nevada Wolf Pack: at the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, October 31, 2026.