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<p>In a non-conference matchup, the Orlando Magic (-132) will travel to take on the Phoenix Suns (+112) at Footprint Center. The Magic are currently favored by 2 points and have won five straight games. The Suns, on the other hand, have lost three in a row and are currently 5th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game is scheduled to tip-off at 9:00 ET and will be televised on AZFa. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 210.5 points.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns +2</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-101 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with Devin Booker points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Orlando?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 8-6 on the season with a 98-86 win over the 76ers on Friday. Orlando was favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 184 points fell well short of the 209-point line.</p> <p>Orlando overcame a 14-0 run by the 76ers, who extended their lead from 24-17 to 38-17. The Magic responded by outscoring Philadelphia 30-27 in the 3rd quarter and dominated the 4th, holding the 76ers to just 14 points while scoring 25 of their own.</p><p>Franz Wagner's 31 points and 11 rebounds led the Magic to a win over the 76ers, as he hit 5 threes at a 45.5% clip. Overall, the Magic shot just 29.7% from deep and 43.6% from the field.</p> <p>Jalen Suggs added 19 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter. Wagner had 12 points in the 3rd, while Jonathan Isaac scored 7 of his 11 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Magic's defense was on point against the 76ers, holding them to just 86 points on Friday. They gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter, 24 in the 2nd, and 27 in the 3rd, but really clamped down in the 4th, allowing only 14 points. Overall, they limited the 76ers to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Magic held the 76ers to 10 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Philadelphia to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Orlando grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Suns Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>After a 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves on Sunday, the Suns’ record now stands at 9-5. Phoenix was +7.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 218.5 by 18.5 points.</p> <p>Phoenix went on a 10-0 run early, turning a 22-14 deficit into a 24-22 lead. They led 90-86 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 34-27 in the final period, resulting in the loss.</p><p>Devin Booker led the Suns with 44 points and 7 assists in their loss to the Timberwolves, shooting 51.7% from the field and hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. Grayson Allen added 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.</p> <p>The Suns shot 54.1% from the field and 45.2% from deep, making 14 threes overall. Booker scored 17 points in the 1st quarter, while Allen added 9 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Suns' defense started strong but faltered in the final three quarters, giving up 32 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and 34 in the 4th, leading to a 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves. Phoenix allowed Minnesota to shoot 52% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves connected on 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Suns sent Minnesota to the line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

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<p>ESPN+ will be covering the week nine matchup between the James Madison Dukes and Southern Miss Golden Eagles as they face off at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 26th. The game is being played at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in Harrisonburg. The Dukes are the heavy favorite with a -24.5 point spread, and the over/under line is currently set at 54.5 points. Southern Miss enters the game with a 1-6 record, while James Madison is 5-2 on the season.</p><h3>SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: James Madison Dukes -24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JAMES MADISON DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have the James Madison Dukes winning this one by a score of 45 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the James Madison Dukes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -24.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 54.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Southern Miss Golden Eagles Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Southern Miss enters Week 9 against James Madison with a 1-6 record and ranks 130th in our CFB power rankings. They have no chance of reaching bowl eligibility this season.</p> <p>The Golden Eagles have been underdogs in all seven games, going 0-6 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is -15.9 points per game, and they are 1-5 against the spread.</p> <p>This week’s over/under line is 54.5 points. Southern Miss games have averaged 52.4 points, with their average over/under line at 53.8 points.</p><p>Southern Miss has struggled offensively, averaging just 18.3 points per game, placing them 124th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Their third-down conversion rate is only 24.3%, and they are 111th in rushing, with 104.6 yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Ethan Crawford has 594 passing yards but has yet to throw a touchdown, with three interceptions and a passer rating of 62. Leading rusher Rodrigues Clark has 327 yards and one touchdown, while Larry Simmons leads the receivers with 287 yards.</p><p>Southern Miss's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 34.1 points per game. In their recent game against Arkansas State, they gave up 44 points, including three passing touchdowns and 281 rushing yards.</p> <p>Opponents have averaged 232 rushing yards per game against Southern Miss, while the secondary has allowed 194.9 passing yards per game, ranking 45th nationally.</p><h3>Are The James Madison Dukes Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>James Madison enters Week 9 with a 5-2 record and a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. They are 2-0 at home and rank 46th in our power rankings. The Dukes have been favored in five of their seven games this season.</p> <p></p><p>James Madison’s average scoring margin is +17.4 points per game, and they are 4-2 against the spread. At home, they are 2-0 ATS, and as the favorite, they’ve gone 3-2 ATS.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 2-4, with an average line of 53 points. This week’s line is set at 54.5, and their games have averaged 53.4 points per contest.</p><p>James Madison’s offense is averaging 35.4 points per game, ranking 21st in the nation heading into week 9. Quarterback Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 1,658 yards, 16 touchdowns, and just one interception, giving him a passer rating of 103. The Dukes are 33rd in passer rating nationally and 43rd in passing attempts per game.</p> <p>Overall, James Madison ranks 84th in our offensive power rankings. They are converting 43.2% of their third downs and averaging 182.6 rushing yards per game. George Pettaway leads the ground game with 445 yards, while Omarion Dollison has 385 receiving yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>James Madison’s defense, ranked 20th nationally, has allowed just 18 points per game this season. They’ve given up 120.3 rushing yards per game and 209.3 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks completing 55.5% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 59, the sixth-lowest in the country.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Georgia Southern, the Dukes allowed 28 points, including three passing touchdowns, while giving up 406 total yards. Georgia Southern ran the ball 39 times for 191 yards and threw for 215 yards, though James Madison’s defense did manage to force three interceptions.</p>

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