The FCS quarterfinals will begin Friday night between Sam Houston State and James Madison. On Saturday, three more games will be played between North Dakota State vs South Dakota State, Wofford vs Youngstown State and Eastern Washington vs Richmond.
Friday's game should be an offensive shootout because both teams have high powered offenses. Sam Houston ranks #1 in scoring (53.1 ppg), #1 in yards per game (570.4) and #1 in total offense . SH's quarterback has thrown for 4,459 yards and 57 touchdowns.
James Madison's offense is not far behind ranking #2 in scoring (48.3 ppg), #3 in yards per game (525.8) and #3 in total offense.
I haven't seen a line or total on this game but I definitely will consider the Over. Points a plenty in this shootout. I like JM to win because of a far better defense.
James Madison 56
Sam Houston St. 42
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The FCS quarterfinals will begin Friday night between Sam Houston State and James Madison. On Saturday, three more games will be played between North Dakota State vs South Dakota State, Wofford vs Youngstown State and Eastern Washington vs Richmond.
Friday's game should be an offensive shootout because both teams have high powered offenses. Sam Houston ranks #1 in scoring (53.1 ppg), #1 in yards per game (570.4) and #1 in total offense . SH's quarterback has thrown for 4,459 yards and 57 touchdowns.
James Madison's offense is not far behind ranking #2 in scoring (48.3 ppg), #3 in yards per game (525.8) and #3 in total offense.
I haven't seen a line or total on this game but I definitely will consider the Over. Points a plenty in this shootout. I like JM to win because of a far better defense.
James Madison 56
Sam Houston St. 42
Welcome your comments..............................
Bet EWU last week after some good analysis from BigVern. Got a lucky cover in the end. He seems to have a read on FCS football. Maybe we can get him to chime in on his thoughts.
Bet EWU last week after some good analysis from BigVern. Got a lucky cover in the end. He seems to have a read on FCS football. Maybe we can get him to chime in on his thoughts.
Bet EWU last week after some good analysis from BigVern. Got a lucky cover in the end. He seems to have a read on FCS football. Maybe we can get him to chime in on his thoughts.
Good information always welcomed sir! More the better............
Bet EWU last week after some good analysis from BigVern. Got a lucky cover in the end. He seems to have a read on FCS football. Maybe we can get him to chime in on his thoughts.
Good information always welcomed sir! More the better............
The FCS quarterfinals will begin Friday night between Sam Houston State and James Madison. On Saturday, three more games will be played between North Dakota State vs South Dakota State, Wofford vs Youngstown State and Eastern Washington vs Richmond.
Friday's game should be an offensive shootout because both teams have high powered offenses. Sam Houston ranks #1 in scoring (53.1 ppg), #1 in yards per game (570.4) and #1 in total offense . SH's quarterback has thrown for 4,459 yards and 57 touchdowns.
James Madison's offense is not far behind ranking #2 in scoring (48.3 ppg), #3 in yards per game (525.8) and #3 in total offense.
I haven't seen a line or total on this game but I definitely will consider the Over. Points a plenty in this shootout. I like JM to win because of a far better defense.
James Madison 56
Sam Houston St. 42
Welcome your comments..............................
Walter, I think you are correct that this game may be similar to Oklahoma at Texas Tech. ..... but, that means the Total for this game may be a ridiculous number.
A few things for what its worth..... all season 5D has released FCS sides and totals based on Massey Ratings predictions. Lines came out Monday nights. Until last week that is. They waited until last Friday evening to release playoff lines.... pretty close to Vegas Saturday openers so I believe they got their hands on those numbers. The reason I mention this is that the Sam Houston State vs. Chattanooga game Total opened at significantly less than the MasseyRating predition; opener mid 60s and Massey had 78.5. The final score 41-36 matched Massey exactly.
This week's SHSU at JMU Massey predicted score: 48-46 with Total predicted at 93.5. Pretty crazy number there. I too am interested to see what Vegas does with this one. We should know by tomorrow night with it being a Friday game.
As far as JMU having the far better defense. Tough to say that for sure. JMU plays in a conference with a different mentality. A lot of years the worst D in the conference only gives up 29.5 ppg. Just keep in mind that JMU played a lot of bad offenses that may slightly skew the #s. In the games when they played tougher competition they did allow some points and passing yards; UNC 56 pts and 462 passing yards, New Hampshire 39 pts and 512 passing yards (series bad beat as I had JMU that week -- check the box score for UNH scoring in the last 7 minutes -- pretty crazy to be that bad at protecting a lead), Richmond 43 pts and 435 passing yards. Personally I'm torn on the side. Although JMU did defend the pass much better last week in a playoff rematch with UNH.
If they lower the Total to a reasonable number, lean Over as well.
Good stuff. Thanks for posting on FCS level games.
The FCS quarterfinals will begin Friday night between Sam Houston State and James Madison. On Saturday, three more games will be played between North Dakota State vs South Dakota State, Wofford vs Youngstown State and Eastern Washington vs Richmond.
Friday's game should be an offensive shootout because both teams have high powered offenses. Sam Houston ranks #1 in scoring (53.1 ppg), #1 in yards per game (570.4) and #1 in total offense . SH's quarterback has thrown for 4,459 yards and 57 touchdowns.
James Madison's offense is not far behind ranking #2 in scoring (48.3 ppg), #3 in yards per game (525.8) and #3 in total offense.
I haven't seen a line or total on this game but I definitely will consider the Over. Points a plenty in this shootout. I like JM to win because of a far better defense.
James Madison 56
Sam Houston St. 42
Welcome your comments..............................
Walter, I think you are correct that this game may be similar to Oklahoma at Texas Tech. ..... but, that means the Total for this game may be a ridiculous number.
A few things for what its worth..... all season 5D has released FCS sides and totals based on Massey Ratings predictions. Lines came out Monday nights. Until last week that is. They waited until last Friday evening to release playoff lines.... pretty close to Vegas Saturday openers so I believe they got their hands on those numbers. The reason I mention this is that the Sam Houston State vs. Chattanooga game Total opened at significantly less than the MasseyRating predition; opener mid 60s and Massey had 78.5. The final score 41-36 matched Massey exactly.
This week's SHSU at JMU Massey predicted score: 48-46 with Total predicted at 93.5. Pretty crazy number there. I too am interested to see what Vegas does with this one. We should know by tomorrow night with it being a Friday game.
As far as JMU having the far better defense. Tough to say that for sure. JMU plays in a conference with a different mentality. A lot of years the worst D in the conference only gives up 29.5 ppg. Just keep in mind that JMU played a lot of bad offenses that may slightly skew the #s. In the games when they played tougher competition they did allow some points and passing yards; UNC 56 pts and 462 passing yards, New Hampshire 39 pts and 512 passing yards (series bad beat as I had JMU that week -- check the box score for UNH scoring in the last 7 minutes -- pretty crazy to be that bad at protecting a lead), Richmond 43 pts and 435 passing yards. Personally I'm torn on the side. Although JMU did defend the pass much better last week in a playoff rematch with UNH.
If they lower the Total to a reasonable number, lean Over as well.
Good stuff. Thanks for posting on FCS level games.
Walter, I think you are correct that this game may be similar to Oklahoma at Texas Tech. ..... but, that means the Total for this game may be a ridiculous number.
A few things for what its worth..... all season 5D has released FCS sides and totals based on Massey Ratings predictions. Lines came out Monday nights. Until last week that is. They waited until last Friday evening to release playoff lines.... pretty close to Vegas Saturday openers so I believe they got their hands on those numbers. The reason I mention this is that the Sam Houston State vs. Chattanooga game Total opened at significantly less than the MasseyRating predition; opener mid 60s and Massey had 78.5. The final score 41-36 matched Massey exactly.
This week's SHSU at JMU Massey predicted score: 48-46 with Total predicted at 93.5. Pretty crazy number there. I too am interested to see what Vegas does with this one. We should know by tomorrow night with it being a Friday game.
As far as JMU having the far better defense. Tough to say that for sure. JMU plays in a conference with a different mentality. A lot of years the worst D in the conference only gives up 29.5 ppg. Just keep in mind that JMU played a lot of bad offenses that may slightly skew the #s. In the games when they played tougher competition they did allow some points and passing yards; UNC 56 pts and 462 passing yards, New Hampshire 39 pts and 512 passing yards (series bad beat as I had JMU that week -- check the box score for UNH scoring in the last 7 minutes -- pretty crazy to be that bad at protecting a lead), Richmond 43 pts and 435 passing yards. Personally I'm torn on the side. Although JMU did defend the pass much better last week in a playoff rematch with UNH.
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Good Read!
If they lower the Total to a reasonable number, lean Over as well.
Good stuff. Thanks for posting on FCS level games.
Walter, I think you are correct that this game may be similar to Oklahoma at Texas Tech. ..... but, that means the Total for this game may be a ridiculous number.
A few things for what its worth..... all season 5D has released FCS sides and totals based on Massey Ratings predictions. Lines came out Monday nights. Until last week that is. They waited until last Friday evening to release playoff lines.... pretty close to Vegas Saturday openers so I believe they got their hands on those numbers. The reason I mention this is that the Sam Houston State vs. Chattanooga game Total opened at significantly less than the MasseyRating predition; opener mid 60s and Massey had 78.5. The final score 41-36 matched Massey exactly.
This week's SHSU at JMU Massey predicted score: 48-46 with Total predicted at 93.5. Pretty crazy number there. I too am interested to see what Vegas does with this one. We should know by tomorrow night with it being a Friday game.
As far as JMU having the far better defense. Tough to say that for sure. JMU plays in a conference with a different mentality. A lot of years the worst D in the conference only gives up 29.5 ppg. Just keep in mind that JMU played a lot of bad offenses that may slightly skew the #s. In the games when they played tougher competition they did allow some points and passing yards; UNC 56 pts and 462 passing yards, New Hampshire 39 pts and 512 passing yards (series bad beat as I had JMU that week -- check the box score for UNH scoring in the last 7 minutes -- pretty crazy to be that bad at protecting a lead), Richmond 43 pts and 435 passing yards. Personally I'm torn on the side. Although JMU did defend the pass much better last week in a playoff rematch with UNH.
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Good Read!
If they lower the Total to a reasonable number, lean Over as well.
Good stuff. Thanks for posting on FCS level games.
Didn't think about it until just now but took a look at weather.....
Currently 57 degrees in Houston, TX
Friday 7pm in Harrisonburg, VA current forecast is only 27 degrees.
Pretty cold weather for them Texas boys. Do these conditions favored either team's style of play? .... probably favors JMU -- pretty balanced on offense, but definitely run first. Sam Houston has played two strong runs Ds back to back and has struggled. But JMU run D not as strong as UCA and Chatt. Not terrible either.
Didn't think about it until just now but took a look at weather.....
Currently 57 degrees in Houston, TX
Friday 7pm in Harrisonburg, VA current forecast is only 27 degrees.
Pretty cold weather for them Texas boys. Do these conditions favored either team's style of play? .... probably favors JMU -- pretty balanced on offense, but definitely run first. Sam Houston has played two strong runs Ds back to back and has struggled. But JMU run D not as strong as UCA and Chatt. Not terrible either.
Was eyeing this total up too fellas waiting on the # all week I see 5D has it pegged at 90.5
Not sure I can play that. Was hoping for something in the low 80s. Probably still goes over anyway.
Agree that's a high total especially when TD21 is reporting the game temperature will be around 27 degrees. Good point he makes about Sam Houston State playing in such cold conditions.
Was eyeing this total up too fellas waiting on the # all week I see 5D has it pegged at 90.5
Not sure I can play that. Was hoping for something in the low 80s. Probably still goes over anyway.
Agree that's a high total especially when TD21 is reporting the game temperature will be around 27 degrees. Good point he makes about Sam Houston State playing in such cold conditions.
Like Eastern Washington based mainly on home field. Weather will factor heavy. You try going to Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho and do anything in the winter besides freezing
Like Eastern Washington based mainly on home field. Weather will factor heavy. You try going to Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho and do anything in the winter besides freezing
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