{"id":54834,"date":"2012-09-12T23:25:34","date_gmt":"2012-09-13T06:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=54834"},"modified":"2012-09-12T23:25:34","modified_gmt":"2012-09-13T06:25:34","slug":"week-3-houston-vs-ucla-preview-free-betting-pick-12912","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/ncaa-football\/week-3-houston-vs-ucla-preview-free-betting-pick-12912\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins Free Gambling Prediction & Week 3 Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cougars\u00a0vs Bruins\u00a0NCAA Football Spread\/Handicapping<\/h2>\n

Its a new era in Houston. \u00a0No more Case Keenum and no more Kevin Sumlin. \u00a0Hopefully not no more victories. \u00a0They are off to an 0-2 start including a bad opening game against Texas State in which the Cougars scored just 13 points. <\/p>\n

Houston Cougars (0-2) vs UCLA Bruins (2-0)
\nSaturday September 15
\nRose Bowl
\n10:30PM
\nMoneyline: \u00a0UCLA -1000, Houston +700 from GTBets.eu<\/a>
\nSpread: \u00a0UCLA -17
\nO\/U: \u00a074.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matchup<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Preview<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Houston<\/h3>\n

Things looked better in a wild loss to Louisiana Tech – a game with 105 total points. \u00a0These two teams have faced off the last couple of years with the home team winning both times. \u00a0Houston will look to end that run.<\/p>\n

QB Dave Piland is just a sophomore but he gained a lot of experience subbing for Keenum two years ago. \u00a0He was dreadful against Texas State as the team converted just 1 third down all game but rebounded against La Tech with 580 yards passing and 4TDs – maybe the most prolific performance we will see from a QB all season. \u00a0Some of the faces may have changed but the Cougars are still looking to run you out of the building.<\/p>\n

Houston won last year in a close game as part of a magical season that flirted with the BCS. \u00a0The Cougars are thought to be a contender in Conference USA and a win would definitely certify that thought. \u00a0This line seems a little big to me. \u00a0UCLA might be getting a little too much respect after beating Nebraska.\u00a0\u00a0[soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n

UCLA<\/h3>\n

With their new coach, new quarterback and surprising win over Nebraska the UCLA Bruins have leaped into the top 25 this week. \u00a0Now they get a chance to build their resume against a Houston team some remember as the potential BCS darling of the last couple of seasons. \u00a0The key is to not avoid a letdown and not look ahead to Oregon State who also surprised last week. \u00a0The PAC 12 looks very good right now.<\/p>\n

The Bruins certainly seem like a new team but the heart of it is senior running back Jonathan Franklin. \u00a0He has had back to back game of 200+ yards but more impressively is averaging 10 yards per carry after ripping off some huge runs. \u00a0Right now the Bruins are 3rd in the nation in total offense. \u00a0Nobody could have seen that kind of production coming and with Houston visiting it is unlikely to stop this week.<\/p>\n

UCLA is likely better this season but right now they are getting their own pub plus some extra run because Houston has been so bad. \u00a0I am not sure the Bruins defense is good enough for them to cover this number and you know Houston has the offense to come back quickly and will take some chances. \u00a0UCLA should win but there is better value elsewhere. \u00a0This one will be closer than expected.<\/p>\n

Spread Pick: \u00a0Houstoun +17<\/strong>
\n O\/U Pick: \u00a0Over<\/strong>
\n Score Prediction: \u00a0UCLA 45 – Houston 36<\/strong><\/p>\n

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