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James Madison (-14') at SOUTHERN MISS

By Richard Coia, Featured Handicapper

Back with a college basketball underdog that is getting way too many points on this Thursday night card.

If you are reading this text, the game has not tipped off.

Winning Day # 7 of 10

50 DIME
Winner # 12 of 19
( and 4th straight )

College Hoops Dog Lock

Game has not Started

MATCHES these 50 Dime Winners
# 3 - Bills (-3) 36-10 over Ravens, 11/1
# 2 - SJ St (+14') covers vs New Mexico, 10/31
# 1 - Brewers (+120 RL) 4-1 at Rays, 10/28

James Madison has too much at stake to let this losing streak continue.


At 7-2 overall and 4-2 in Sun Belt play, the Dukes remain in contention for the conference championship, but another loss would make that pursuit considerably more difficult. Despite consecutive overtime defeats, JMU has won 12 of its last 14 regular-season conference games and has the motivation to respond. The Dukes also bring one of the conference’s most productive offenses, averaging 39.1 points and 450.9 yards per game.


Southern Miss has won two straight, but the defensive numbers remain a major concern. The Golden Eagles are allowing 432 yards and 31 points per game, including 223.4 rushing yards per contest.


Even without George Pettaway, James Madison has alternatives in the backfield, as Seth Cromwell rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown against Troy. The Dukes are also 3-1 on the road this season, and their 20 road wins since 2022 demonstrate that playing away from home has not been a problem.


Southern Miss has improved recently, but the matchup favors a James Madison team with considerably more offensive firepower and a championship objective still within reach. The Dukes cannot afford another conference setback, and I expect them to approach this game with urgency after the last two disappointing finishes.


Go ahead and lay the points with James Madison to get back on track and take care of business on the road.


2* JAMES MADISON (on a 1* to 5* basis)


UTSA at FLORIDA ATLANTIC (72')

By Sean Michaels, Featured Handicapper

Just trying to secure winners and move on to the next day.

Solid profits over the weekend, this new week has NOT treated me kindly.

Time to build for the weekend, as Week Nine of the NFL season begins in Baltimore tonight with this Jaguars-Ravens meeting.

50 DIME
Winner # 6 of 8

Jaguars at Ravens - 8:15 ET

Sunday NFL 100 Dime Winner # 12 of 17
- Jaguars (-10') 42-7 over Colts -

Pick backed by my insight on the game

Thursday's free play is the Over in this AAC meeting between UTSA and FAU.


The Roadrunners have gone over the posted total in three consecutive games and six of their last nine dating back to last season. Meanwhile, the Owls have been even more consistent, with five straight overs and eight of its last ten games clearing the number dating back to last year.


Both offenses have shown the ability to put points on the board, and the recent results suggest another favorable scoring environment. Although these teams did not meet last season, their 2024 matchup also finished over the posted total. With both teams bringing strong Over trends into Boca Raton, I expect the scoring to continue. 


Give me UTSA and Florida Atlantic over the total.


1* UTSA-FLORIDA ATLANTIC OVER (on a 1* to 5* basis)