[SEAN11]

long time lurker of sbr. decided to sign up as ive seen some gret cappers here.
whats everyones take on this game? dont forget game starts very early tomorrow.
Moreheads -3.5

[WestsidePete]

So far I'm leaning Morehead St as J Madisons second leader scorer Kyle Swanston at 14 pts a game and best 3 pt threat at 44% is questionable with an ankle injury and Morehead St, besides being at home has played a lot better lately...winning 3 in a row before losing last game by only 6 to Illinois St on the road, while J Madison has played most games vs lesser competition.

[sportsguy04]

I lean toward james Madison +3.5

[sportsguy04]

The Dukes got off to a .500 start through its first eight games despite a rash of injuries and illness that forced him to play without forward Juwann James and guard Abdulai Jalloh, two of his best players.

[WestsidePete]

I lean toward james Madison +3.5

what about Swanston?? He's their best outside threat

[SEAN11]

pete i just read that kyle will play 100% i also read that last year madison beat them by 35 i hope this helps a little

[sportsguy04]

what about Swanston?? He's their best outside threat

Where did you see that Swanston is injured? I cant seem to find it.

[SEAN11]

yeh i saw that he is a go 100%

[sportsguy04]

Yeah. I saw that there were no injuries and Juwann James their best player besides (Jalloh-out for season) just returned from injury and is now their leading scorer.

JMAD are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 road games (thats scary)

But James Madison did annihilate them last year, with most of those players back for Madison. But the numbers are skewed a little bit, Madison shot lights out in that game while Morhead strggled.

[BlueBlob421]

Using Pomeroy and Sagarin ratings, the go ahead goes to JMU. However, standings ATS (4-0 last 4) goes to MSU. As for me, I'm leaning towards JMU, but that might mean go with MSU after wednesday...

[WestsidePete]

Where did you see that Swanston is injured? I cant seem to find it.

when looking at shooting stats on the matchups link here at sbr...at the bottom it said:

[F] Kyle Swanston is "?" Thursday vs Morehead St. - Ankle - 12/17/08

[sportsguy04]

when looking at shooting stats on the matchups link here at sbr...at the bottom it said:

[F] Kyle Swanston is "?" Thursday vs Morehead St. - Ankle - 12/17/08

Hmmm interesting. I like the fact that they just got James back. Covers is showing no injuries and they have been pretty reliable. Let me check another site real quick.

[WestsidePete]

morehead is real small....one guy at 6' 8" and the rest at 6' 5" or smaller....the experience goes with james madison...have any of you guys seen either of these teams??

[WestsidePete]

both teams are small actually...would really like to know if there's an injury for Swanston

[sportsguy04]

MSU going to have a problem guarding Swanston assuming he is playing. The kid is 6'7 playing at a guard position/wing. He caused problems for MSU last year and I will expect the same ths year.

[sportsguy04]

Just saw a injury report of Swanston. Same thing you posted. Must of happened yesterday in practice or something?

[WestsidePete]

Just saw a injury report of Swanston. Same thing you posted. Must of happened yesterday in practice or something?

Thats what I was thinking...something in practice and tomorrow game being at 12 noon will he play 100%?? Damn, we need to know

[sportsguy04]

Thats what I was thinking...something in practice and tomorrow game being at 12 noon will he play 100%?? Damn, we need to know

If he plays james madison is the play. If he doesnt play then its a no play for me. Heck I probably still play it just because its a early game and keeps me busy.

[MoneySportsGuy]

I actually like James Madison but interested in that leading scorer so might wait on that.

[sportsguy04]

Early bets showing public on Morhead by 67%. Maybe by waiting before game time we actually might get some value.

[MoneySportsGuy]

You think so sportsguy? I got James Madison already at +3

[WestsidePete]

what site is the most accurate for the injury status here??

[MoneySportsGuy]

I have no clue Westside

[sportsguy04]

what site is the most accurate for the injury status here??

Thespread.com -reliable Shows his injury
covers.com -reliable Doesnt show his injury

I also read yahoo.com on the team report usually posted every few days and he must of literally got hurt yesterday because Madisons coach was talking about how he finally has everyone healthy and not sick.

[WestsidePete]

I'm pretty sure i'm taking morehead st....they finished 3rd in the OVC last year and have 7 of their top scorers/rebounders from last year and adding in their recent play...if swanston's out that would lock it in for me....

[MoneySportsGuy]

man hope he plays wondering how its going to turn out with or without him

[sportsguy04]

You think so sportsguy? I got James Madison already at +3

Maybe, Im locking my pick in the late AM. Maybe by then we will get a clarification on whether the kid is playing or not. Would like to get it at +3.5 or 4

[sportsguy04]

Im probably not going to touch this game if I cant find out if Swanston is playing or not. If he is then its Madison +3.5, if not then maybe touch the total.

[MoneySportsGuy]

yeah looking at his stats, what also jumps out he averages 7 steals a game. is that a misprint ? that is nuts

[sportsguy04]

yeah looking at his stats, what also jumps out he averages 7 steals a game. is that a misprint ? that is nuts

0.8 is what I see. You must be looking at Chris Pauls stat sheet.

[SEAN11]

guys he is playing 100% just talked to friend of mine goes to james madison follows the hoops program alot even attending practices he said he will play 100% no doubt about it.i think thats why the line moved .5 in there favor also.

[WestsidePete]

well I just took more st -3 but only 1/2 unit play...guess were on opposite sides on this one...

[SEAN11]

pete i havent took anything yet but would like to tell you that about 70% of the public money is on morehead and every forum ive gone to all i see is people chasing there losses tonight on morehead st.so be careful

[sportsguy04]

I mean I want to believe ya Sean. Ill wait untill the Morning and see wat espn has to say about it. Maybe see if he is in the starting 5 pregame.

[SEAN11]

let me add that my friend that attends morehead said he thinks they will lose and lose big tomorrow.he said they have really looked like they dont care anymore after the loss on sunday.