The Marshall Thundering Herd versus the James Madison Dukes is a game to see on the Thursday Sun Belt college basketball slate that features a lot of compelling contests. For all our picks against the spread, scroll down.

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Pick: Marshall +6 vs. James Madison

• Matchup: Marshall Thundering Herd at James Madison Dukes
• Projected Favorite & Spread: James Madison by 3.3 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: James Madison -6
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: January 16
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: Appalachian State -3.5 vs. Old Dominion

• Matchup: Appalachian State Mountaineers at Old Dominion Monarchs
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Appalachian State by 6.8 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Appalachian State -3.5
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: January 16
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: Coastal Carolina -2.5 vs. Georgia Southern

• Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Coastal Carolina by 3.5 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Coastal Carolina -2.5
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: January 16
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: Louisiana +16.5 vs. Arkansas State

• Matchup: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Arkansas State Red Wolves
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Arkansas State by 15 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Arkansas State -16.5
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Date: January 16
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

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