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Sun Belt Championship Game: Marshall at Louisiana odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Marshall at Louisiana odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Marshall Thundering Herd (9-3, 7-1 Sun Belt) and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (10-2, 7-1) meet Saturday for the Sun Belt Conference Championship Game. Kickoff from Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Marshall vs. Louisiana odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Marshall is making its first appearance in the Sun Belt title game after just moving to the conference in 2022. Louisiana has been selected 5 times, going 1-2 in the previous 3 games played. It was to play in 2020 against Coastal Carolina, but that game was wiped out due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Louisiana’s lone title game victory came in 2021 against Appalachian State in a home game, winning as a 2.5-point underdog with the Under (52.5) hitting. Ironically, the Ragin’ Cajuns would go on to face the Thundering Herd in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 18, 2021, winning 36-21 as a 4-point favorite while the Over (54.5) cashed.

These teams have met just once in the regular season, with Louisiana going to Huntington and winning 23-13 as a 10-point underdog in October 2022 as the Under (45.5) hit. This will be their first meeting in Lafayette.

Marshall capped off the season with 6 straight wins and 4 consecutive covers. It was an impressive 10-1-1 against the spread (ATS) this season, while splitting the Over-Under 6-6.

Louisiana suffered a 24-22 loss to South Alabama at home on Nov. 16, its only blemish since a 41-33 home setback vs. Tulane Sept. 21. The Cajuns were 5-1 ATS in the final 6 games, and the Over cashed in 3 of the final 4 outings.

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Marshall at Louisiana odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 9:53 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Marshall +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Louisiana -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread: Marshall +5.5 (-105) | Louisiana -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Marshall at Louisiana picks and predictions

Prediction

Louisiana 36, Marshall 31

Moneyline

Louisiana (-225) is on the expensive side, costing more than 2 times the potential return. That’s quite a bit of risk for a standalone wager, even if the game is being played on its home turf.

If you were to toss this into a multi-leg parlay, it can be excused, but it is too expensive betting the Cajuns straight up.

PASS.

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Against the spread

BACK MARSHALL +5.5 (-105) lightly as this should be a very good and close game.

Marshall is 10-1-1 ATS this season, so it’s hard to go against that. The Thundering Herd went 5-0-1 ATS on the road this season, too, with covers at No. 8 Ohio State and Virginia Tech. It’s only non-cover came against Louisiana-Monroe at home Nov. 2.

Louisiana should still be able to get the job done at home. The Ragin’ Cajuns went 4-2 straight up at home this season but were just 2-4 ATS in those contests.

Over/Under

OVER 58.5 (-110) is a strong play in this Sun Belt title game as both of these teams can move the ball.

Louisiana QB Ben Wooldridge accounted for 22 total touchdowns — 17 passing, 5 rushing. The Ragin’ Cajuns were good for 446.3 total yards per game, and 35.6 PPG. Defensively, it is just so-so, especially against the run.

Marshall QB Braylon Braxton is similar to Wooldridge, throwing for 17 TDs and running in for 4. The Herd rolled up 200.4 rushing yards per game, and they’ll look to take advantage of the Cajuns mediocre run defense. Defensively, though, Marshall allowed 388.0 total yards and 189.3 rushing yards per game.

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Marshall at Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Marshall at Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Marshall Thundering Herd (3-1) and the No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers (4-1) meet at Mackey Arena Saturday at noon ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Marshall vs. Purdue odds as we make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Marshall secured its second straight win with an 83-62 victory as a 10-point home favorite over Bellarmine Nov. 16 while the total (145) pushed. Marshall outscored Bellarmine 49-28 in the second half. Senior F Nate Martin led the way with 23 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block.

Purdue took its first loss of the season in a 76-58 setback at No. 15 Marquette Tuesday as a 5.5-point underdog. The Under (153) hit with ease. Junior F Trey Kaufman-Renn led the team with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, but 15 turnovers ultimately sealed the Boilermakers’ fate.

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Marshall at Purdue odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:03 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Marshall +1250 (bet $100 to win $1,250) | Purdue -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Marshall +19.5 (-110) | Purdue -19.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Marshall at Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 86, Marshall 68

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no way anyone should consider betting Purdue (-3000) at this price. That’s risking $3,000 to win $100 — not a wise strategy. However, when looking at the spread, things get more enticing.

Against the spread

BET PURDUE -19.5 (-110).

Purdue looks poised for a dominant rebound against Marshall Saturday following its loss to Marquette.

The Boilermakers, ranked 21st in KenPom’s efficiency margin (+20.79), face a Thundering Herd team ranked 166th (-0.50). With home-court advantage at Mackey Arena, Purdue’s elite 3-point shooting (43.8%, 8th nationally) and superior rebounding (51.4% vs. 49.3%) should pave the way for a blowout.

Marshall’s poor shooting from deep (29.0%, 298th) makes it hard to stay competitive.

Purdue should easily cover the 19.5-point spread.

Over/Under

BET OVER 149.5 (-110).

Both teams have the ability to light up the scoreboard.

Marshall averages 82.5 points per game (106th) and plays at an up-tempo pace, ranking 89th in adjusted tempo with 71 possessions per 40 minutes.

While Purdue’s defense is solid, ranking 59th in efficiency (97.9 points per 100 possessions), the Thundering Herd could still push into the upper 60s. If that happens, the Over should hit comfortably.

Both teams prioritize offense, making this an attractive spot for the over.

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Georgia State at Marshall odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Georgia State at Marshall odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Georgia State Panthers (2-3, 0-2 Sun Belt) visit the Marshall Thundering Herd (3-3, 1-1) Thursday. Kickoff from Joan C. Edwards Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Georgia State vs. Marshall odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Georgia State has lost back-to-back games after falling 21-14 against Old Dominion as a 3-point home favorite Saturday. QB Christian Veilleux went 22 of 40 for 211 yards with a TD and an INT, with WR Ted Hurst hauling in 6 receptions for 85 yards and a TD.

Marshall snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 24-23 loss against Georgia Southern Saturday, pushing as a 1-point road underdog. QB Stone Earle went 9 of 17 for 97 yards with an INT while QB Braylon Braxton went 9 of 12 for 92 yards with 2 TDs.

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Georgia State at Marshall odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Georgia State +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Marshall -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Georgia State +9 (-110) | Marshall -9 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Georgia State at Marshall picks and predictions

Prediction

Marshall 38, Georgia State 23

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Marshall (-350) to beat Georgia State Thursday.

Against the spread

BET MARSHALL -9 (-110).

Marshall has scored 23 or more points in each of its last 3 games and is 5-0-1 ATS this season.

Georgia State has failed to cover the spread in 4 of its last 5 games, losing by 17 or more points in 2 of its last 3 setbacks.

Over/Under

BET OVER 51.5 (-110).

The Panthers have scored 21 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games and are on a 2-1 run to the Over. They have allowed 21 or more points in every game this season.

The Thundering Herd have scored 23 or more points in each of their last 3 games while allowing 20 or more in each of their last 5.

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Marshall at Ohio State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Marshall at Ohio State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Marshall Thundering Herd (1-1) travel to meet the Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Marshall vs. Ohio State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Thundering Herd picked up a 45-3 victory in the opener against FCS Stony Brook, covering as a 31-point favorite. In the most recent game at Virginia Tech Sept. 7, while it lost 31-14, Marshall covered as a 21-point underdog. The Under has connected in both games.

The Buckeyes have also been off since Sept. 7, when it pounded Western Michigan 56-0 as a 37-point favorite as the Over (54.5) just came through. Ohio State failed to cover in the opener against Akron, winning 52-6 as a 49-point favorite as the Over (56) connected.

These teams last met Sept. 2, 2010, a 45-7 win vacated by Ohio State. It also won 24-21 on Sept. 11, 2004, with both meetings taking place in Columbus.

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Marshall at Ohio State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Off the Board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): Marshall +40 (-110) | Ohio State -40 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Marshall at Ohio State picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 48, Marshall 10

Moneyline

There was no money line at the time of publishing, but it wouldn’t be worth pursuing even if one is released before kickoff.

Against the spread

Back MARSHALL +40 (-110), as both teams have had a full 2 weeks off. The Thundering Herd won’t make this a close game, but it should be able to at least score the most points of any team Ohio State -40 (-110) has faced this season.

The Buckeyes defense has limited their 2 previous opponents, both from the MAC, to just 6 points. However, Marshall has shown ability on offense in a trip to Virginia Tech, especially in the run game, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Thundering Herd get to double digits.

Over/Under

OVER 52.5 (-110) is worth pursuing, as, again, Marshall has the ability to at least get to double digits on the scoreboard. The Thundering Herd ran for 147 yards at Virginia Tech. And, while Ohio State has a much better offense and defense than the Hokies, Marshall is a much better team than both Akron and Western Michigan, too.

The Buckeyes are going to score their fair share of points, and if the Thundering Herd do struggle like the previous 2 Ohio State opponents, the Buckeyes could potentially take care of the Over without any assistance from the Herd. It was surprising to see this number so low. Take advantage.

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James Madison at Marshall odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s James Madison at Marshall odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The James Madison Dukes (6-0, 3-0 Sun Belt) and the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-2, 1-1) meet Thursday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W. Va. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the James Madison vs. Marshall odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Thundering Herd leads the all-time series 3-0, including a 26-12 victory against the Dukes last season in Harrisonburg, Va. Marshall won outright as a 10-point underdog as the Under (48.5) connected. Prior to that conference matchup, the teams hadn’t met since 1994 in Huntington.

The Dukes are 6-for-6 straight up (SU), while covering each of the past 4 outings after going 0-2 ATS in the 1st 2 games. The Over is 2-1 in the past 3 games, too, with JMU going for 31 or more points in 5 of 6 contests.

The Herd has fallen off, losing the past 2 games after a 4-0 SU start. The defense has gone south for Marshall, allowing 35 or more points, allowing an average of 41.3 PPG during the span. It’s no surprise, the Over has cashed in 3 in a row.

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James Madison at Marshall odds

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Moneyline (ML): James Madison -176 (bet $176 to win $100) | Marshall +146 (bet $100 to win $146)
Against the spread (ATS): James Madison -3.5 (-110) | Marshall +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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James Madison at Marshall picks and predictions

Prediction

James Madison 41, Marshall 25

Moneyline

JAMES MADISON (-176) is a little close to my personal limit for a singular moneyline wager. JMU is a risky play on the road in a very tough atmosphere, but the Dukes won’t be fazed after making trips to other difficult venues like Virginia, Troy and Utah State already this season.

Marshall (+146) has dropped the past 2 games against NC State and Georgia State on the road, and it has allowed 89 points in the past 2 outings. The defense cannot stop anybody, and that will be the difference here.

Against the spread

JAMES MADISON -3.5 (-110) is worth a look on the road laying the 3 and a hook, as it goes for its 5th consecutive cover. It comfortably covered a 5.5-point number in a 41-13 win over a good Georgia Southern team last time out, and it outlasted Utah State 45-38 as a 4.5-point favorite in its most recent road outing on Sept. 23.

Marshall +3.5 (-110) has failed to cover the past 3 games, and it is 2-4 ATS overall this season, including 1-2 ATS in 3 home outings. These are 2 teams going in opposite directions.

Over/Under

OVER 49.5 (-105) might be the best play on the board.

Marshall cannot stop anyone lately, allowing 35 or more points in each of the past 3 outings. That’s bad news against a James Madison offense which goes for 242.3 passing yards per game, with 34.5 PPG. Defensively, the Dukes rank No. 1 in the country against the run, allowing just 42.8 yards per game, and just 353.0 total yards per outing.

The Herd isn’t horrible against the pass, but they just cannot stop the run, allowing 191.8 yards per game, which ranks 119th in the nation.

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Marshall at Georgia State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Marshall at Georgia State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Marshall Thundering Herd (4-1, 1-0 Sun Belt) and the Georgia State Panthers (4-1, 1-1) meet Saturday at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Marshall vs. Georgia State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Thundering Herd suffered their first setback last Saturday, falling 48-41 at NC State in a shockingly high-scoring game. Marshall had allowed a total of just 47 points in its first 3 games combined, but it has yielded 83 total points in the past 2 outings. The offense is averaging 41.0 PPG in the past 2 games, too.

The Panthers are looking to bounce back after a 28-7 setback vs. Troy on Sept. 30 as 1-point home favorites, their first loss of the season. Georgia State also saw a 3-0 against the spread (ATS) streak end with the defeat. The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 outings.

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Marshall at Georgia State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Marshall -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Georgia State -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Marshall +1.5 (-110) | Georgia State -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Marshall at Georgia State picks and predictions

Prediction

Marshall 36, Georgia State 30

Moneyline

MARSHALL (-105) is the play on the road at Center Parc Stadium, formerly Turner Field, the home of the Atlanta Braves from 1997 to 2016. The Thundering Herd played an amazing, high-scoring game at NC State last weekend, taking Power 5 NC State the distance, before eventually falling by one score.

Georgia State, on the other hand, was pounded on its home field by Troy in a conference game. Not good. The Panthers had scored 30 or more points in the first 4 games, which is impressive on the surface, but that occurred against Rhode Island of the FCS, UConn, Charlotte and Coastal Carolina, not exactly a murderer’s row of college teams.

Against the spread

MARSHALL +1.5 (-110) won’t cost you much more juice, and it gives you a little bit of wiggle room, in the event Georgia State is able to pick up a 1-point victory.

However, there isn’t a big difference in the moneyline and spread, so why pay more if you don’t have to, especially when the difference is fairly negligible?

Over/Under

OVER 53.5 (-115) might be the best play on the board, especially based on Marshall’s crazy, video game-like loss at NC State. Georgia State has allowed 23.3 PPG across the past 3 games, while the offense has scored 30 or more points in 4 of 5 outings this season for the Panthers.

Marshall was good for exactly 41 points in each of the past 2 games, while allowing 41.5 PPG in the same span, nearly taking care of the Over on its own. Go high, and feel confident in doing so.

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Marshall at NC State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Marshall at NC State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Marshall Thundering Herd (4-0) and the NC State Wolfpack (3-2) meet Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., for a non-conference battle. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (CW Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Marshall vs. NC State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Thundering Herd is unbeaten in 4 games this season, including a 24-17 win and cover as 6.5-point favorites at home against Virginia Tech on Sept. 23. Marshall has covered 2 of 3 games against FBS opponents, with the Over going 2-1 in those outings.

The Wolfpack is coming off a disappointing 13-10 loss at home against Louisville last Friday, pushing at most shops as a 3-point underdog. NC State is 0-4-1 ATS in 5 games overall, cashing the Under in 3 straight, and 4 of the past 5 games this season.

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Marshall at NC State odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 5:53 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Marshall +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | NC State -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Marshall +6.5 (-105) | NC State -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Marshall at NC State picks and predictions

Prediction

NC State 22, Marshall 19

Moneyline

NC State (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk and not enough reward, especially against an unbeaten Marshall (+200) side playing with a lot of confidence.

While the Wolfpack is perfect in this series all-time (5-0), winning each of the past 2 meetings by a 37-20 score, with 3 straight wins by exactly 17 points, this figures to be a much, much tighter game in North Carolina’s capital city.

AVOID.

Against the spread

MARSHALL +6.5 (-105) is a tempting play on the moneyline, but it is especially attractive play here catching nearly a touchdown. If this line were to move to a flat 7, or 7 and a hook, before kickoff, go a little more aggressively on the underdog.

NC State -6.5 (-115) has won just once in the past 3 tries against FBS teams, while going 0-4-1 ATS overall, so there isn’t a lot to like about the Wolfpack.

Over/Under

UNDER 44.5 (-110) is a rather low number in this day and age of college football, but it might be the best play on the board in this non-conference battle.

Marshall has allowed 17 or fewer points in 3 of 4 games overall, splitting the Over-Under this season. However, the Under did cash against Virginia Tech, another ACC foe.

For NC State, it has cashed the Under in 3 straight games, including just 23 combined points against Louisville on a total of 56.5 last Friday. The Under is 4-1 overall for the Wolfpack, allowing 14 or fewer points in 3 of 5 outings this season. The offense is good for 24 or fewer points in all 4 games vs. FBS opponents, too.

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Marshall at James Madison odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Marshall at James Madison odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Marshall Thundering Herd (23-6, 12-4 Sun Belt) and James Madison Dukes (20-9, 11-5) meet Wednesday at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, Va. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Marshall vs. James Madison game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Thundering Herd fell 72-66 at home on New Year’s Eve in the first-ever Sun Belt Conference matchup between these teams in Huntington. The Dukes picked up the win as 4.5-point road favorites as the Under (160) cashed. JMU has won 4 in a row in the series since Dec. 22, 2010, while covering 5 straight meetings.

Marshall enters on a 4-game win streak, going 3-1 against the spread (ATS) during the span with 4 consecutive Over results. The Over is 5-2 in the past 7 road games for the Herd, too.

James Madison is on a 3-game win streak and is 6-1 ATS across its last 7 games. The Dukes have covered 10 of the past 11 games against winning teams and is 4-1 ATS in the past 5 outings at home.

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Marshall at James Madison odds

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Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): Marshall +1.5 (-115) | James Madison -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Marshall at James Madison picks and predictions

Prediction

James Madison 81, Marshall 77

Moneyline

The moneyline was OTB at the time of publication.

Once it opens, James Madison will be a strong play as a short favorite if you don’t want to fiddle around with the points. However, the better value will be to play the Dukes laying the bucket.

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Against the spread

JAMES MADISON -1.5 (-105) is the play to win by at least a deuce.

The Dukes picked up a 72-66 road win against Marshall back on Dec. 31, and are in the midst of an impressive 6-1 ATS run across their past 7 outings overall. JMU has also performed well against winning teams, going 10-1 ATS in the past 11 games against teams with a record above .500.

Over/Under

OVER 156.5 (-115) is the lean, but go lightly with a half-unit play at most.

The Over is 5-2 in the past 7 games following a cover for James Madison, but the Under is 5-2 in its last 7 at home.

It’s all about the Over lately for Marshall, going 5-2 in the past 7 games on the road and 4-0 in the past 4 games overall.

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Myrtle Beach Bowl: UConn vs. Marshall odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s UConn vs. Marshall in Myrtle Beach Bowl odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The UConn Huskies (6-6) and Marshall Thundering Herd (8-4) meet in the Myrtle Beach Bowl Monday at Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C. (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UConn vs. Marshall odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

UConn lost its regular-season finale 34-17 at Army, but it is 3-1 straight up in the last 4 games while going 7-1 against the spread (ATS) in the final 8 games. The Under went 5-2 in the final 7 games overall, too.

Marshall wrapped up the regular season on a 4-game win streak, going 3-1 ATS. The highligt of the 8-win season was a Sept. 10 road win at Notre Dame.

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UConn vs. Marshall odds

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Moneyline (ML): UConn +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Marshall -410 (bet $410 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UConn +12 (-109) | Marshall -12 (-111)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -109 | U: -111)

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UConn vs. Marshall picks and predictions

Prediction

Marshall 23, UConn 16

Moneyline

Marshall (-410) is a rather heavy favorite, and it will use defense and a solid run game to get it done in this bowl game. However, you cannot risk more than 4 times your potential return. There is just no value there.

PASS.

Against the spread

UCONN +12 (-109) should be able to hang around, as the Huskies have a tremendous run game of its own. The Huskies gobbled up 194.8 rushing yards per game to rank 32nd, and the success on the ground is a major reason why they’re bowling.

The Huskies have enough offense talent to keep the Thundering Herd within arm’s length.

Over/Under

UNDER 40.5 (-111) seems like a rather low number in this day and age of college football, but the strength of each of these offenses is the run game.

We should see a lot of running, and passes only when needed. Under bettors love 1 team with a strong run game, let alone both. Running keeps the clock moving quickly.

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Marshall at James Madison odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Marshall at James Madison odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Marshall Thundering Herd (3-3, 0-2 Sun Belt) visit the James Madison Dukes (5-1, 3-1) Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marshall vs. James Madison odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Marshall has 3 wins this season. Only 1 of them has come against an FBS opponent — in Week 2 when it beat Notre Dame 26-21. This win was followed up in a loss as a 17-point underdog to Bowling Green and conference losses to both Troy and Louisiana-Lafayette.

In its first season in the Sun Belt, Marshall is struggling to find its place. In 2 divisional games this far, the Thundering Herd have scored only 20 points while giving up 39.

James Madison has jumped into the Sun Belt Conference from FCS and hit the ground running. After just their 5th game as an FBS school, the Dukes were a nationally ranked team. This short stint ended after suffering their 1st loss of the season 45-38 to Georgia Southern last Saturday.

The Dukes, who are ineligible to win the conference in its 1st season due to conference by-laws, still want to show the country that they are a a team to be dealt with. The Dukes are beating their opponents by an average of 29.2 points per game in their 5 victories. They look to prove once again who they are this week in hopes of getting back on the right track.

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Marshall at James Madison odds

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Moneyline (ML): Marshall +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | James Madison -540 (bet $540 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Marshall +11.5 (-108) | James Madison -11.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Marshall at James Madison picks and predictions

Prediction

James Madison 38, Marshall 17

Moneyline

James Madison (-540) will win, but the line is too high and not worth the risk.

Against the spread

JAMES MADISON -11.5 (-112) is the play.

Marshall has beaten only 1 FBS team (Notre Dame) in 2022. The Thundering Herd’s only other victories this far are against Norfolk State and Gardener-Webb. In their 1st season of Sun Belt play, they look to be outmatched. This will also be the case against the Dukes.

James Madison, before its close 45-38 loss last Saturday, has been routinely crushing opponents. With an average margin of victory of 29.2 PPG, the Dukes are beating teams they should and doing it handily. They will do so again in this matchup.

JAMES MADISON -11.5 (-112) is my FAVORITE PLAY in this game.

Over/Under

TAKE OVER 51.5 (-105).

These teams are opposites in terms of O/U. While the Under is 5-1 for Marshall, the Over is 5-1 for James Madison.

he Dukes will be able to score a lot, while the Thundering Herd will score at least 2 TDs to help cash an OVER 51.5 (-105) ticket.

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