Big Sky Predictions 11-1

[JALMOND]

Halloween weekend. Time for the contenders to rise to the top and the pretenders to change back into pumpkins. Everyone plays this weekend on a full docket of games in the conference. After splitting the games last week, I am now 57-14 for the year. I need a perfect week to make the record look decent. Here are my predictions for the games this weekend, starting with another game on Friday.

UI at NAU---The Vandals looked like they got back on track with a solid home win last week against Portland State. The Lumberjacks took care of Idaho State on the road. Both teams have had some disappointing moments but both are hoping they've turned a corner. But really, who can get this win?...NAU 31, UI 17.

ISU at UCD---The Bengals' dream for a great season took a nosedive last week with a tough home loss to Northern Arizona. The Aggies, on the other hand, continued their winning ways with a tough conference road win against Northern Colorado. They are playing at their home, keeping tabs on the leaders...UCD 35, ISU 24.

UM at WSU---The Grizzlies kept their unblemished record going with a good road win at Sacramento State last weekend. The Wildcats could not get a home win over a lower conference opponent as their season continues to go south. A win for the Wildcats here would give it a boost, but its the Grizzlies...UM 45, WSU 14.

MSU at UNC---The Bobcats have been rolling as well, with a tough road win last week, adding Cal Poly to their list of victims. The Bears have been scaring everyone lately, but not getting many wins in the process. Halloween weekend, good time to scare the top team, but the Bears still falter...MSU 31, UNC 17.

SAC at EWU---The Hornets tried to show they were ready for the next level, but they could not get past Montana at home. The Eagles pushed their conference record to 3-1 last week with a win over Weber State. No impressive wins for the Eagles. This could be one, but they probably can't win it...SAC 38, EWU 31.

PSU at CP---The Vikings continued their losing ways last week, falling on the road to Idaho. The Mustangs put up a gallant fight against the Bobcats, only to fall down at the Bobcats' feet at the end of the game. This could be a feel good game for the Mustangs as that seems to be what the Vikings are now...CP 38, PSU 17.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Friday

Idaho 27-35 NAU — The Vandals got their Wood back, but NAU's defense played their best game of the season in Pocatello last week


Saturday

Sac State 42-28 EWU — Eastern is a surprising 3-1, but they haven't beaten anyone good

Portlol St. 17-40 Cal Poly — An overdue breather for the Mustangs after a brutal October

Idaho St. 18-42 Davis — The Aggies should comfortably win the Hawkins Bowl

Montana 35-21 Weber — The Griz have actually lost 5 of their last 6 against Weber, but this Wildcat team just doesn't have the juice to pull this off

Montana St. 31-13 NoCo — The Bears have been game this year, but they don't match up well to the Bobcats

[canyoncat]

Idaho vs NAU: NAU home team wins and the Lumberjacks keeps things interesting for the playoff committee.
MSU vs UNC: MSU the Cats usually have some trouble in Greeley for some reason, the Bears are better this year but not good enough yet.
UM vs WSU: UM Weber has some talent on defense, but UM rolls easily.
SAC vs EWU: EWU, gotta feeling that SAC is going to mail it in after the UM loss. They were counting on that game in a big way. EWU wins at home.
ISU vs UCD: UCD would love to see ISU get a win and build for next year, but UCD is just too good and they are at home.
PSU vs Cal Poly: Cal Poly enough said. Feel bad for the PSU fans. Will be interesting to see what PSU does in the off season this year.

4-2 last week
59-10 overall

[Mvemjsunpx]

Spreads are the "consensus" numbers from actionnetwork.com


IDA @ NAU
Spread: 'Jacks by 5.5
Sagarin: 'Jacks by 4
Massey: Vandals by 1 (even though NAU is ranked higher )

SAC @ EWU
Spread: Hornets by 10
Sagarin: Hornets by <1
Massey: Hornets by 2

PORTST @ CP
Spread: 'Stangs by 17
Sagarin: 'Stangs by 16
Massey: 'Stangs by 7

IDST @ UCD
Spread: Aggies by 14.5
Sagarin: Aggies by 19
Massey: Aggies by 14

UMT @ WEB
Spread: Griz by 23.5
Sagarin: Griz by 14
Massey: Griz by 12

MTST @ NOCO
Spread: Bobcats by 24.5
Sagarin: Bobcats by 18
Massey: Bobcats by 28

[canyoncat]

Wow did I take a beating or what? Only games I got right are MSU and UM

[JALMOND]

Wow did I take a beating or what? Only games I got right are MSU and UM

Portland State holds on for the win. All road teams won this week.