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Friday's play 10 Dime -- NEVADA (minus points vs. Louisiana Tech)

NEVADA

The Wolf Pack's offense came alive last week in a 63-28 pounding of in-state rival UNLV. Now Nevada gets to begin WAC play, hosting Louisiana Tech tonight.

The Wolf Pack gained 773 yards on offense, including 559 on the ground, despite turning the ball over four times and committing 15 penalties. Imagine what the team could have done if it had played a clean game.

Nevada has won four straight games against the Bulldogs, and are 3-1 against the spread in the process. When these teams meet, the favorite is 4-1 ATS, and the home team is also 4-1 ATS.

The Wolf Pack is 22-9 ATS in its last 31 home games, while the Bulldogs are 14-37-1 ATS in their last 52 road games.

Nevada is 20-7 ATS in its last 27 games as a home favorite, and 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games as a favorite of 10 1/2 points or greater. Louisiana Tech, meanwhile, is 5-22 ATS as a road underdog of 10 1/2 points or more.

While the Bulldogs had 449 total yards in their 27-6 home victory over Hawaii last week, I can't see them having enough offensive firepower to stay close to the Wolf Pack tonight, especially playing in Reno. Take Nevada to cover the points.