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NCAAF 10/22 7:30 PM East Carolina vs Memphis
PICK: Over 54.5
Thursday Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports East Carolina vs. Memphis 7:30 pm. est. It was Blake Harrell to the rescue for the Pirates last season when he rallied ECU to a (5-1) record to close out the campaign after the pink-slipping of sixth-year head coach Mike Houston. It’s safe to say the ECU head coach was on the win-or-else hot seat last season. It’s what happens when you are coming off a (2-10) disaster last year, their worst season since a (1-11) fiasco in 2003. East Carolina HC Blake Harrell wasn’t considered among the frontrunners for this job after Mike Houston’s dismissal during the ‘24 season. However, after winning his first four games as head coach, Harrell had the interim tag removed and later guided East Carolina to a bowl win over NC State to push the team to an (8-5) overall mark. Prior to joining the Pirates’ staff in ‘20, Harrell worked at a handful of stops, including The Citadel (2014-18) and Kennesaw State (‘19) as defensive coordinator. After calling the defensive signals for the Pirates from 2020-24, Harrell has indicated he plans to step away from that role to concentrate on the entire management of the program. Maintaining momentum as an interim coach to the full-time role is never easy, but Harrell’s performance in ‘24 should provide optimism he can keep this program on track. East Carolina keeps swinging above its weight class, quietly forging one of the American Conference’s grittiest, blue-collar programs. The ECU Pirates have reached four bowl games in the last five years, proving toughness still travels in Greenville. Suddenly, the Pirates aren’t just dangerous under the lights at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium – they’re becoming a legitimate threat to crash the American championship picture. The Swashbucklers athletic department invested in the program this season with higher-profile assistant coaches and they badly needed to inject some life into the team and the fan base. Former Memphis Tigers HC Ryan Silverfield built a place that plays big-time football. Not only is Silverfield departed but Memphis lost a ton of talent and production. First-year head coach Charles Huff (formerly at Marshall and Southern Miss) takes over the Tigers Football fortunes and he is bringing an entirely new coaching staff and a roster rebuilt heavily through the transfer portal. With Memphis, it all starts with an offense that has averaged more than (30) PPG in each of its five seasons. New OC Kevin Decker installs a faster, spread- style attack. Strengths include portal additions on both lines, skill talent, and defensive pieces brought over by Huff. Your Thursday Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports is a (3) Play. #315. Take ECU -Memphis Over the Total. Big Game James Patrick has Thursday Night National Football League (3) Play from the Touchdown Club and this selection is available for $20. Be there for the opening kick-off at 8:15 p.m. est. and enjoy all the hard - hitting action of the National Football League while you are cashing in on your investments. The New England Patriots travel to the “Windy City” for a crack at the Chicago Bears in NFL action. Huddle-up and be there when the big Man calls out this play and make the move from a recreational bettor to a serious investor as your wealth depends on it. Huddle Up and Win Big with the Big Man. It doesn't get any more exciting in professional sports’ postseason action than the Major League Baseball Playoffs and when you talk about the Fall Classic’s Game One action, you best be there for the opening pitch as Big Game James Patrick is featuring a (5*) Grand Slam selection in the World Series Fall Classic opening game action from the “Cigar Capital of the World” in Tampa Bay. James Patrick Sports Major League Baseball Selections are as good as it gets in Big League action. Swing for the fences with the Big Man and cash in now! Friday is "Easy Money" at James Patrick Sports. Good Luck from the staff at James Patrick Sports and remember that It’s only a Problem if your Losing!

NCAAF 10/22 7:30 PM East Carolina vs Memphis

PICK: Over 54.5

Thursday Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports

East Carolina vs. Memphis 7:30 pm. est.
It was Blake Harrell to the rescue for the Pirates last season when he rallied ECU to a (5-1) record to close out the campaign after the pink-slipping of sixth-year head coach Mike Houston. It’s safe to say the ECU head coach was on the win-or-else hot seat last season. It’s what happens when you are coming off a (2-10) disaster last year, their worst season since a (1-11) fiasco in 2003. East Carolina HC Blake Harrell wasn’t considered among the frontrunners for this job after Mike Houston’s dismissal during the ‘24 season. However, after winning his first four games as head coach, Harrell had the interim tag removed and later guided East Carolina to a bowl win over NC State to push the team to an (8-5) overall mark. Prior to joining the Pirates’ staff in ‘20, Harrell worked at a handful of stops, including The Citadel (2014-18) and Kennesaw State (‘19) as defensive coordinator. After calling the defensive signals for the Pirates from 2020-24, Harrell has indicated he plans to step away from that role to concentrate on the entire management of the program. Maintaining momentum as an interim coach to the full-time role is never easy, but Harrell’s performance in ‘24 should provide optimism he can keep this program on track. East Carolina keeps swinging above its weight class, quietly forging one of the American Conference’s grittiest, blue-collar programs. The ECU Pirates have reached four bowl games in the last five years, proving toughness still travels in Greenville. Suddenly, the Pirates aren’t just dangerous under the lights at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium – they’re becoming a legitimate threat to crash the American championship picture. The Swashbucklers athletic department invested in the program this season with higher-profile assistant coaches and they badly needed to inject some life into the team and the fan base. Former Memphis Tigers HC Ryan Silverfield built a place that plays big-time football. Not only is Silverfield departed but Memphis lost a ton of talent and production. First-year head coach Charles Huff (formerly at Marshall and Southern Miss) takes over the Tigers Football fortunes and he is bringing an entirely new coaching staff and a roster rebuilt heavily through the transfer portal. With Memphis, it all starts with an offense that has averaged more than (30) PPG in each of its five seasons. New OC Kevin Decker installs a faster, spread- style attack. Strengths include portal additions on both lines, skill talent, and defensive pieces brought over by Huff. Your Thursday Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports is a (3*) Play. #315. Take ECU -Memphis Over the Total. Big Game James Patrick has Thursday Night National Football League (3*) Play from the Touchdown Club and this selection is available for $20. Be there for the opening kick-off at 8:15 p.m. est. and enjoy all the hard - hitting action of the National Football League while you are cashing in on your investments. The New England Patriots travel to the “Windy City” for a crack at the Chicago Bears in NFL action. Huddle-up and be there when the big Man calls out this play and make the move from a recreational bettor to a serious investor as your wealth depends on it. Huddle Up and Win Big with the Big Man. It doesn't get any more exciting in professional sports’ postseason action than the Major League Baseball Playoffs and when you talk about the Fall Classic’s Game One action, you best be there for the opening pitch as Big Game James Patrick is featuring a (5*) Grand Slam selection in the World Series Fall Classic opening game action from the “Cigar Capital of the World” in Tampa Bay. James Patrick Sports Major League Baseball Selections are as good as it gets in Big League action. Swing for the fences with the Big Man and cash in now! Friday is "Easy Money" at James Patrick Sports. Good Luck from the staff at James Patrick Sports and remember that It’s only a Problem if your Losing!

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NCAAF 10/23 10:30 PM NC State vs Stanford
PICK: Under 56
Friday Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports NC State vs. Stanford 10:30 pm. est. Stanford just wrapped up its seventh straight losing season. Now, with a roster held together with duct tape, new HC Tavita Pritchard is well aware that best way to accelerate a rebuild is by infusing highly-rated talent. To fill the talent cupboard will take time, Tavita Pritchard, the former Stanford backup to Andrew Luck, pairing with GM Luck in a curious full-circle bet to get to the next level at The Farm. The offense is gutted and rebuilt, the program reset, but the results haven’t budged: seven straight losing seasons, a grind of three-and-four-win campaigns. With just six portal adds and a brutal slate, Stanford profiles as bottom-tier ACC/P4 again – a bad mix for a long-awaited winning return. As the consistent misery continues on The Farm, don’t bet on Stanford to score much. In (120) years of football on Tobacco Road, the North Carolina Wolfpack State has exactly one (10)-win season. Entering his (14th) season in Raleigh, Dave Doeren’s squad feels ready to break this (23)-year famine. NC State head coach Dave Doeren has led (14) teams to bowl games, with four finishing in the AP Top 25. Wolfpack HC Doeren has quietly built his Wolfpack program into one of the very best in the conference. After turning up the Wolfpack’s recruiting efforts, expect HC Doeren and his troops to come out with fire in their eyes this campaign. Points are at a premium in this game. Your Friday Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports is a (3) Play. #325. Take NC State – Stanford Under the Total. In action across America in College Football, “Big Game James” Patrick has a (5) Pot of Gold Winner in action available for $20. Be there for the opening kick and cash in on the “Big Man’s” selection for Friday Night NCAA Football Action. It doesn't get any more exciting in professional sports’ postseason action than the Major League Baseball Playoffs and when you talk about the Fall Classic’s Game One action, you best be there for the opening pitch as Big Game James Patrick is featuring a (5*) Grand Slam selection in the World Series Fall Classic opening game action from the “Cigar Capital of the World” in Tampa Bay. James Patrick Sports Major League Baseball Selections are as good as it gets in Big League action. Swing for the fences with the Big Man and cash in now! Friday is "Easy Money" at James Patrick Sports. Good Luck from the staff at James Patrick Sports and remember that It’s only a Problem if your Losing! Good Luck from the staff of James Patrick Sports!

NCAAF 10/23 10:30 PM NC State vs Stanford

PICK: Under 56

Friday Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports

NC State vs. Stanford 10:30 pm. est.
Stanford just wrapped up its seventh straight losing season. Now, with a roster held together with duct tape, new HC Tavita Pritchard is well aware that best way to accelerate a rebuild is by infusing highly-rated talent. To fill the talent cupboard will take time, Tavita Pritchard, the former Stanford backup to Andrew Luck, pairing with GM Luck in a curious full-circle bet to get to the next level at The Farm. The offense is gutted and rebuilt, the program reset, but the results haven’t budged: seven straight losing seasons, a grind of three-and-four-win campaigns. With just six portal adds and a brutal slate, Stanford profiles as bottom-tier ACC/P4 again – a bad mix for a long-awaited winning return. As the consistent misery continues on The Farm, don’t bet on Stanford to score much. In (120) years of football on Tobacco Road, the North Carolina Wolfpack State has exactly one (10)-win season. Entering his (14th) season in Raleigh, Dave Doeren’s squad feels ready to break this (23)-year famine. NC State head coach Dave Doeren has led (14) teams to bowl games, with four finishing in the AP Top 25. Wolfpack HC Doeren has quietly built his Wolfpack program into one of the very best in the conference. After turning up the Wolfpack’s recruiting efforts, expect HC Doeren and his troops to come out with fire in their eyes this campaign. Points are at a premium in this game. Your Friday Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports is a (3*) Play. #325. Take NC State – Stanford Under the Total. In action across America in College Football, “Big Game James” Patrick has a (5*) Pot of Gold Winner in action available for $20. Be there for the opening kick and cash in on the “Big Man’s” selection for Friday Night NCAA Football Action. It doesn't get any more exciting in professional sports’ postseason action than the Major League Baseball Playoffs and when you talk about the Fall Classic’s Game One action, you best be there for the opening pitch as Big Game James Patrick is featuring a (5*) Grand Slam selection in the World Series Fall Classic opening game action from the “Cigar Capital of the World” in Tampa Bay. James Patrick Sports Major League Baseball Selections are as good as it gets in Big League action. Swing for the fences with the Big Man and cash in now! Friday is "Easy Money" at James Patrick Sports. Good Luck from the staff at James Patrick Sports and remember that It’s only a Problem if your Losing! Good Luck from the staff of James Patrick Sports!

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NCAAF 10/24 12:00 PM LSU vs Auburn
PICK: LSU -7
Saturday NCAA Football Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports LSU vs. Auburn 12:00 noon est. The Auburn Tigers fired coach Hugh Freeze. He was (6-16) in the SEC over his three seasons and (15-19) overall. With pressure mounting and patience running thin, it’s boom-or-bust on The Plains – and the countdown had already started. On the heels of five straight (7)-loss seasons, this War Eagle program needed stability as much as anything, and new HC Alex Golesh seems more than capable of bringing it. With a proven track record of rapid turnaround, plus his ability to develop talent and build a winning culture, Golesh positions Auburn for sustained success moving forward – especially behind physically gifted and talented ex-USF QB Byrum Brown and a strong cast of former Bulls’ wide receivers. The Tigers will surely suffer the “Hangover Effect” after their victory against the then #1 Georgia Bulldogs last weekend. LSU always has talent. Former HC Brian Kelly recruited like an animal in Baton Rouge, and his offense has hummed once again. Now begins the “Lane Kiffin Era”. The Tigers should look similar to Ole Miss last season as Kiffin brought plenty of them with him to Baton Rouge. Points had been plentiful in the three-year tenure of head coach Brian Kelly at LSU. Last year, the Tigers led the country with (45.5) PPG. However, they also allowed (28) PPG. The LSU Administration has pushed all their chips to the center of the table this offseason, with substantial buy-in from both fans and boosters. It appears Kiifin should have the best team yet at LSU, and why not when you spend an estimated $30 million into a team. Kiffin knows the pressure will be on if the Tigers don't impress early, but he has already got his $. Your Saturday NCAA Football Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports in NCAA action is a (3) Play. #375. Take LSU Tigers vs. Auburn in College Football. “Big Game James” Patrick has Pigskin Fever this Saturday with winning selections in College Football with a big Five Bonanza of action from the Touchdown Club and his selections are available for $25. Top play on this card is rated as (5) Pot of Gold Big Ten Conference Game of the Year selection. Be there for the opening tip at 12:00 pm. eastern and enjoy all the fast-paced action of NCAA College Football while you are cashing in on your investments with “Big Game James” Patrick. When you need that Big Win think James Patrick Sports. The “Big Man” has Pigskin Fever! Step up to the Plate with James Patrick’s Diamond Club as World Series action is now available for $20. Be there when James Patrick releases this play as your wealth depends on it. Don't get caught looking and cash in on your investments with the "Big Man". James Patrick Sports Major League Baseball Selections are as good as it gets in Big League action. Swing for the fences with the Big Man and cash in now Saturday is "Easy Money" at James Patrick Sports. Good Luck from the staff at James Patrick Sports. When you talk about professional sports postseason action, James Patrick Sports should be in the discussion. The “Big Man” has the best game in Saturday Major League Baseball.

NCAAF 10/24 12:00 PM LSU vs Auburn

PICK: LSU -7

Saturday NCAA Football Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports

LSU vs. Auburn 12:00 noon est.
The Auburn Tigers fired coach Hugh Freeze. He was (6-16) in the SEC over his three seasons and (15-19) overall. With pressure mounting and patience running thin, it’s boom-or-bust on The Plains – and the countdown had already started. On the heels of five straight (7)-loss seasons, this War Eagle program needed stability as much as anything, and new HC Alex Golesh seems more than capable of bringing it. With a proven track record of rapid turnaround, plus his ability to develop talent and build a winning culture, Golesh positions Auburn for sustained success moving forward – especially behind physically gifted and talented ex-USF QB Byrum Brown and a strong cast of former Bulls’ wide receivers. The Tigers will surely suffer the “Hangover Effect” after their victory against the then #1 Georgia Bulldogs last weekend. LSU always has talent. Former HC Brian Kelly recruited like an animal in Baton Rouge, and his offense has hummed once again. Now begins the “Lane Kiffin Era”. The Tigers should look similar to Ole Miss last season as Kiffin brought plenty of them with him to Baton Rouge. Points had been plentiful in the three-year tenure of head coach Brian Kelly at LSU. Last year, the Tigers led the country with (45.5) PPG. However, they also allowed (28) PPG. The LSU Administration has pushed all their chips to the center of the table this offseason, with substantial buy-in from both fans and boosters. It appears Kiifin should have the best team yet at LSU, and why not when you spend an estimated $30 million into a team. Kiffin knows the pressure will be on if the Tigers don't impress early, but he has already got his $. Your Saturday NCAA Football Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports in NCAA action is a (3*) Play. #375. Take LSU Tigers vs. Auburn in College Football. “Big Game James” Patrick has Pigskin Fever this Saturday with winning selections in College Football with a big Five Bonanza of action from the Touchdown Club and his selections are available for $25. Top play on this card is rated as (5*) Pot of Gold Big Ten Conference Game of the Year selection. Be there for the opening tip at 12:00 pm. eastern and enjoy all the fast-paced action of NCAA College Football while you are cashing in on your investments with “Big Game James” Patrick. When you need that Big Win think James Patrick Sports. The “Big Man” has Pigskin Fever! Step up to the Plate with James Patrick’s Diamond Club as World Series action is now available for $20. Be there when James Patrick releases this play as your wealth depends on it. Don't get caught looking and cash in on your investments with the "Big Man". James Patrick Sports Major League Baseball Selections are as good as it gets in Big League action. Swing for the fences with the Big Man and cash in now Saturday is "Easy Money" at James Patrick Sports. Good Luck from the staff at James Patrick Sports. When you talk about professional sports postseason action, James Patrick Sports should be in the discussion. The “Big Man” has the best game in Saturday Major League Baseball.

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NFL 10/25 9:30 AM Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints
PICK: New Orleans Saints 3.5
Sunday NFL Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports Steelers vs. Saints 9:30 am. est. (Paris, France) The Pittsburgh Steelers are never a team that will be satisfied as long as the Rooney Family is in charge. To have a winning percentage of (.500) or better in (18) straight seasons says a lot about the Rooney Families ability to lead. Pittsburgh enters this year after having won (10) games in back-to-back seasons, and there is a little bit of buzz in the Steel City. This is an organization that drafts and develops well and the Steelers always seem to find a way to stay competitive no matter who they lose in free agency or to retirement. The Steelers were the only team to finish with a winning record last season in this Division. New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis is entering a new chapter for the Saints organization. N’Awlins first-time head coach Kellen Moore has brought in some life into this offense, but that task seems rather difficult with the QB options. The safety blanket of a franchise quarterback saves a lot of jobs and wins a lot of games. Five years after QB Brees, the Saints are still looking for a consistent QB. However, New Orleans actually entered this season with some legitimate buzz. With a strong collection of free agents and a lot of players that improved last season, the Saints look like a threat in the wide-open NFC South. The Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr. as a versatile weapon out of the backfield. They also used the No. 8 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Jordyn Tyson, who has the potential to be a true No. 1 wideout. The tight end room was also upgraded, as the Saints signed Noah Fant and added Oscar Delp in the third round of the draft. Even the offensive line was addressed. Offensive lines are always important, but even more so with inexperienced quarterbacks. DC Brandon Staley was not successful as a head coach, but the (43)-year-old is a rapid riser in the coaching world and he got his second crack at the DC role. Staley did a remarkable job turning that unit around, and he’ll have more talent to work with this season. New Orleans actually had a top-(10) defense even though they struggled to generate pressure. This looks to be an underrated defense entering the season. The Saints enter this season with some serious momentum. Your Sunday NFL Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports is a (3) Play. #452.Take New Orleans Saints vs. Pittsburgh. Elsewhere in Sunday National Football League action, James Patrick is salivating as the Big Man’s Big Five Package is available for $25 at James Patrick Sports. Included in his Big Five Package are his (5) Pot of Gold Game of the Week in the NFL and four more (3) plays. The top five selections, so get in the huddle when the Big Man calls out the plays and enjoy the winning ways of James Patrick Sports! “Big Game James” also has the Top NFL Over / Under Total selections in Sunday action from the Touchdown Club and his selections are available for $20. Top play on this card is rated a (5) Pot of Gold and his featured Totals Play of the Week. Be there for the opening kick-off and enjoy all the hard-hitting action of the National Football League while you are cashing in on your investments. Huddle-up James Patrick Sports.

NFL 10/25 9:30 AM Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints

PICK: New Orleans Saints 3.5

Sunday NFL Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports
Steelers vs. Saints 9:30 am. est. (Paris, France)
The Pittsburgh Steelers are never a team that will be satisfied as long as the Rooney Family is in charge. To have a winning percentage of (.500) or better in (18) straight seasons says a lot about the Rooney Families ability to lead. Pittsburgh enters this year after having won (10) games in back-to-back seasons, and there is a little bit of buzz in the Steel City. This is an organization that drafts and develops well and the Steelers always seem to find a way to stay competitive no matter who they lose in free agency or to retirement. The Steelers were the only team to finish with a winning record last season in this Division. New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis is entering a new chapter for the Saints organization. N’Awlins first-time head coach Kellen Moore has brought in some life into this offense, but that task seems rather difficult with the QB options. The safety blanket of a franchise quarterback saves a lot of jobs and wins a lot of games. Five years after QB Brees, the Saints are still looking for a consistent QB. However, New Orleans actually entered this season with some legitimate buzz. With a strong collection of free agents and a lot of players that improved last season, the Saints look like a threat in the wide-open NFC South. The Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr. as a versatile weapon out of the backfield. They also used the No. 8 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Jordyn Tyson, who has the potential to be a true No. 1 wideout. The tight end room was also upgraded, as the Saints signed Noah Fant and added Oscar Delp in the third round of the draft. Even the offensive line was addressed. Offensive lines are always important, but even more so with inexperienced quarterbacks. DC Brandon Staley was not successful as a head coach, but the (43)-year-old is a rapid riser in the coaching world and he got his second crack at the DC role. Staley did a remarkable job turning that unit around, and he’ll have more talent to work with this season. New Orleans actually had a top-(10) defense even though they struggled to generate pressure. This looks to be an underrated defense entering the season. The Saints enter this season with some serious momentum. Your Sunday NFL Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports is a (3*) Play. #452.Take New Orleans Saints vs. Pittsburgh. Elsewhere in Sunday National Football League action, James Patrick is salivating as the Big Man’s Big Five Package is available for $25 at James Patrick Sports. Included in his Big Five Package are his (5*) Pot of Gold Game of the Week in the NFL and four more (3*) plays. The top five selections, so get in the huddle when the Big Man calls out the plays and enjoy the winning ways of James Patrick Sports! “Big Game James” also has the Top NFL Over / Under Total selections in Sunday action from the Touchdown Club and his selections are available for $20. Top play on this card is rated a (5*) Pot of Gold and his featured Totals Play of the Week. Be there for the opening kick-off and enjoy all the hard-hitting action of the National Football League while you are cashing in on your investments. Huddle-up James Patrick Sports.