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    Emory Hunt
    +131
    (60%)
    3-2 in Last 5 NCAAF Picks
    JMAD -10.5
    -110
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 20 @ 8:15am

    Analysis

    Last year JMU rolled up 50-plus points against App State. This season's game features a better App State squad but a just-as-strong JMU squad that's undefeated. Offensively this team is a legit wagon and even in a more competitive game, they will have more than enough firepower to hit the cover pretty comfortably.
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    Matt Severance
    +1235.5
    (69%)
    34-15 in Last 49 PHI ML Picks
    PHI
    -148
    Money Line
    Picked: Oct 22 @ 7:14am

    Analysis

    The Cavaliers are capable of ruining LeBron James' home debut with the Sixers but probably not if Jarrett Allen sits -- and he's in question due to injury. Love the NBA but already with the injury questions. And I'm sure the last thing LeBron wants to do is lose to Cleveland in maybe the final home opener of his career. That Philly also has a game under its belt helps, while it's the season opener for the Cavs. They swept last season but things are a bit different.
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    Emory Hunt
    +131
    (60%)
    3-2 in Last 5 NCAAF Picks
    MEMP -10
    -108
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 20 @ 8:18am

    Analysis

    ECU had an uncharacteristic collapse at the end of the game vs UAB and the Memphis Tigers turned the ball over an uncharacteristic six times against Tulane. Both games ended up as losses for them. The obvious question is: which team is better despite the chaos? And the clearer picture is Memphis. All things being considered, Memphis will be able to bounce back quicker than that of ECU.
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    Eric Cohen
    #5
    +433
    (65%)
    11-6 in Last 17 NCAAF ATS Picks
    MEMP -10.5
    -105
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 21 @ 6:53pm

    Analysis

    I like Memphis' chance to bounce back after a disappointing road loss at Tulane where the Tigers coughed it up six times. Similarly, East Carolina collapsed late last week at UAB, losing an eight point lead in the final minute, giving up a touchdown in overtime, and an interception return for a score to add insult to injury. In their previous three games to last week, the Tigers scored a combined 142 points and the offense ranks sixth nationally in yards per game. Charles Huff's team is the better side here, has home field advantage and should win by at least three scores. Memphis 35, East Carolina 17.
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    Jeff Hochman
    West Coast Wiseguy
    LV
    -120
    Money Line
    Picked: Oct 21 @ 6:41pm

    Analysis

    Vegas currently ranks 6th in shots allowed per game and owns a +57 shot differential. Meanwhile, St. Louis sits at 17th with a -10 shot differential. The Golden Knights lost 6-2 at home despite out-shooting Tampa Bay 34-21. St. Louis beat the Jets 2-1 despite being outshot 33-28. Now, Vegas faces the Blues—a team I have ranked 12 spots lower. In terms of Save Percentage Above Expected for unblocked shots, Vegas is 12th, while the Blues are way down at 30th. Vegas also features five players in the top 100 for points, compared to just two for the Blues (and Robert Thomas isn’t one of them). I think the line should be 20-30 cents higher.

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