Week 4 - BSC Spreads

[Team10]

Looks like Vegas has picked SUU and UND to come out on top by a field goal. Those are two games in the BSC I think everyone is up in the air about. Which games do you think are sure things and which games would you never bet on? Anyone else have an opinion on these spreads?

Idaho State at Nebraska
Sat 9/22 447 Idaho State +46½ -120
3:30PM 448 Nebraska -46½ -120

Northern Arizona at Montana
Sat 9/22 533 Northern Arizona +11 -120
3:30PM 534 Montana -11 -120

Northern Colorado at Montana State
Sat 9/22 551 Northern Colorado +20 -120
4:05PM 552 Montana State -20 -120

Eastern Washington at Weber State
Sat 9/22 591 Eastern Washington -11 -120
8:00PM 592 Weber State +11 -120

Southern Utah at Portland State
Sat 9/22 593 Southern Utah -3 -120
8:05PM 594 Portland State +3 -120

UC Davis at Cal Poly
Sat 9/22 595 UC Davis +16 -120
9:05PM 596 Cal Poly -16 -120

North Dakota at Sacramento State
Sat 9/22 597 North Dakota -2½ -120
9:05PM 598 Sacramento State +2½ -120

 

[PolsonGrizFan]

How about Idaho St. at +46 1/2 :lol: I'm sure the Bengals are pumped up and playing in Lincoln no less. Nebraska should cover this spread and then some.

The Griz should cover their 11 pts.
The other's not so sure, although the cats have another patsy game.

 

[Zootown Rox]

I'd take the 20 points and Northern Colorado. They have played MSU tight in the past and I don't seem them losing by three touchdowns - maybe 2 but not three. NAU +11 wouldn't be too bad either, they're no slouches and the Griz are still working things out. If the Griz make some mistakes NAU could potentially win, let alone cover the 11 points. I don't think that will happen, but wouldn't be surprised by a 7 point or less Griz win.

 

[Grizzlies1982]

I'd take the 20 points and Northern Colorado. They have played MSU tight in the past and I don't seem them losing by three touchdowns - maybe 2 but not three. NAU +11 wouldn't be too bad either, they're no slouches and the Griz are still working things out. If the Griz make some mistakes NAU could potentially win, let alone cover the 11 points. I don't think that will happen, but wouldn't be surprised by a 7 point or less Griz win.

Zootown, those are two decent calls. While we believe we know the outcome, if history is an indicator these games may prove tighter than the spreads suggest.

I know I'll get crap for this but Idaho State + 46 1/2 might actually work.

Nebraska should win by 70 or 80 points. Yet after they get ahead by about 30 it's likely they'll play their least experienced kids. That would still result in a lopsided score. However, if Idaho State picks up even a couple of trash time TD's, a final score of 60 to 14 would still win this bet. Fear of injuring their starters, and a coaching trying to show a little mercy, just might win you an unlikely buck on the Bengals.
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[PolsonGrizFan]

RE: NAU at Griz Nation...

There's always this to consider...
Series record: Montana leads, 31-13 :clap:

Last meeting: Montana 28, Northern Arizona 24 (Oct. 22, 2011)

What to know: Montana has owned the series with NAU for quite some time and hasn't lost since 1997. The Lumberjacks haven't won in Missoula since 1986 and the Griz - who are almost impossible to defeat at home - are 23-1 in conference home games since 2003.

NAU running back Zach Bauman should not be overlooked by any team in the Big Sky, as he is very capable of putting up big numbers on the ground. The junior rushed for 148 yards and one touchdown in a four-point home loss last season to the Griz. Montana needed a 46-yard run with nearly four minutes left to survive with a victory. If NAU has to resort to running this may become a laugher.

Under center, the Lumberjacks have stuck with Chance Cartwright, who replaced the injured Cary Grossart. Cartwright has played decently, but is completing only 46 percent of his passes and needs to get better in order for NAU to decrease the burden on Bauman. QB is a replacement...ok...good luck with that.

The Grizzlies may not pass for big yards every game, but who needs to throw the ball when you average 230 yards on the ground and have signal-caller Trent McKinney and running back Dan Moore taking part in almost every snap?

Prediction: Montana 38, Northern Arizona 24


From: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2011/09/22/in-fcs-huddle-week-4-preview/#ixzz272fvsH9C" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[indian-outlaw]

UCD will cover the 16 points against Cal Poly, in fact they should win. They have won the last three in this rivalry game and Coach Biggs knows how to stop the cal poly triple option.