{"id":4967,"date":"2015-09-17T11:17:42","date_gmt":"2015-09-17T17:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wyonation.com\/?p=4967"},"modified":"2015-09-17T11:17:42","modified_gmt":"2015-09-17T17:17:42","slug":"bet-wyoming-or-nah-gamblers-guide-to-week-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wyonation.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/bet-wyoming-or-nah-gamblers-guide-to-week-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Bet Wyoming or Nah? Gambler’s Guide to Week 3"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Brian Hill cuts upfield during the game against Eastern Michigan – Courtesy of Jerrad Anderson, Townsquare Media<\/p><\/div>\n

Last week was rough for Wyoming fans, not only the performance on the field but on the sports books as well.\u00a0 This week, the Cowboys head up to Pullman to take on Mike Leach\u2019s always dangerous offense.\u00a0 That thought alone gives me the night sweats. I\u2019ve been having the same recurring nightmare where our defense just keeps getting slashed and gashed each time they\u2019re on the field. I try everything but it just seems to happen over and over and over again. The odds makers in Vegas, however, gave me a glimpse of hope to recapture some money this week.<\/p>\n

Since the formation of the P5 system, Wyoming has failed to put a W on the board against anybody from those conferences. They have fared much better against the spread.\u00a0 Since 2011, the Pokes have gone 4-2 against the spread when playing against power 5 opponents.\u00a0 As a matter of fact, we were set in a similar situation last year when we went on the road to Eugene and covered against a very powerful offense.\u00a0 That gives reason to hope.<\/p>\n

This year, the struggle has been defensively. Brian Hill came into his own again last week.\u00a0 Posting 242 yards on 21 carries, he had a phenomenal day on the ground.\u00a0 Shaun Wick also showed some improvement over week one.\u00a0 The biggest issue Wyoming will continue to have will be moving the ball through the air.\u00a0 The return of Cameron Coffman this week should help.\u00a0 Regardless, they should put some points on the board against WAZZU\u2019s porous defense.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t think the Cowboys win this week. I like to be optimistic but they need to prove something to me. However, Washington State has been less than stellar. Given the improvement we saw from week one to week two and a changing offense, Bohl should focus on ball control. If we limit the huge plays, a King-Kong like \u201cif\u201d at this point, we can cover.\u00a0 My prediction? Cougars 48, Cowboys 27.\u00a0 The line is Washington State -24, I think we cover, albeit not by much.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot so\u201d Lock of the week (0-2)<\/p>\n

My record on locks of the week hasn\u2019t been great, so I\u2019m staying in conference.\u00a0 Number 21 Utah is traveling to Fresno to take on the Bulldogs. Utah\u2019s defense is tremendously tough and have said they want to post a shut-out. Regardless of who lines up under center for the Utes, they\u2019ll cover the 14 points they\u2019re spotting Fresno State.<\/p>\n

**Disclaimer: I am but a loyal and humble Wyoming fan.\u00a0 Please gamble responsibly and at your own risk.**<\/p>\n

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