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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

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:39 a.m. ET.

  • 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

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  • 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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Louisiana at Marshall odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Louisiana at Marshall odds and lines, with NCAA expert picks and predictions.

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (2-3, 0-2 Sun Belt) and Marshall Thundering Herd (3-2, 0-1) lock horns Wednesday in a conference battle at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Louisiana vs. Marshall odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Louisiana defeated Marshall 36-21 in the New Orleans Bowl in 2021 but reached October with more losses than it endured all of last season. The Cajuns head into Wednesday’s game looking to snap a 3-game losing skid. Being a plus-8 in turnovers has not helped a scuffling UL offense put up points as its 25.6 points per game average ranks tied for 94th in the nation.

The Thundering Herd has held opponents to single-digit point totals in 3 games this season, including the last 2 weeks. Its stifling run defense has helped Marshall hold foes to just 16.2 points per game (17th FBS) overall: MU has allowed just 2.46 yards per carry (5th).

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Louisiana at Marshall odds

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  • Moneyline: Louisiana +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Marshall -420 (bet $420 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Louisiana +9.5 (-102) | Marshall -9.5 (-122)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)

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Louisiana at Marshall picks and predictions

Prediction

Marshall 28, Louisiana 17

Moneyline

Drowning in juice: PASS.

Against the spread

Marshall gets a little healthier in key spots after the bye week. The Herd have a stout defense and look for that to be leveraged on passing downs where they have a substantial analytics edge.

The home side in this one is also much better in defensive red-zone situations. The Herd also have the run game to clock a late lead, and the ball-hawking defensive skills to create problems for a trying-to-rally Cajun squad. It’s also a revenge spot for an MU squad that ended last season with the New Orleans Bowl loss.

BACK MARSHALL -9.5 (-122) in this midweek battle under the lights.

Over/Under

UL starting QB Chandler Fields (upper body) is expected to be out for this game. The Cajuns will be limited in their playbook and figure to play at a slower pace.

Louisiana does have the rush defense to slow down Marshall. Look for a grinding game where one team just finds more success near the goal line.

TAKE THE UNDER 47.5 (-117).

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Marshall at Bowling Green odds, picks and predictions

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

The Marshall Thundering Herd (2-0) travel to northern Ohio to take on the Bowling Green Falcons (0-2) Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marshall at Bowling Green odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Thundering Herd are coming off a massive upset last week, beating then-NO. Notre Dame 26-21. QB Henry Colombi threw for 145 yards and a touchdown, while former Florida State RB Khalan Laborn eclipsed the century mark on the ground for the second time in as many games, carrying the ball 31 times for 163 yards and a TD. The Herd’s defense stepped up to the challenge as well with DBs Micah Abraham and Steven Gilmore (brother of NFL star, Stephon Gilmore) and DL Owen Porter each having an interception. Against the Falcons, they will try to focus on the task at hand and lock in with the same mentality that propelled them past the Fighting Irish last week.

Bowling Green played a tough, offensive-heavy game last week ultimately losing 59-57 in a 7-OT thriller to Eastern Kentucky. QB Matt McDonald tossed 5 touchdowns among his 283 passing yards. WR CJ Lewis pulled in 2 of the TDs, while WRs Odieu Hiliare and Ta’ron Kieth each caught one. Penalties hurt the Falcons, who finished with 12 for 98 yards. This week, they’ll hope to continue their offensive dominance while improving their defense to beat a Marshall team with a lot of momentum.

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Marshall at Bowling Green odds

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  • Money line (ML): Marshall -850 (bet $850 to win $100) | Bowling Green +570 (bet $100 to win $570)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Marshall -16.5 (-115) | Bowling Green +16.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Marshall at Bowling Green picks and predictions

Prediction

Marshall 38, Bowling Green 24

Money line

PASS. Although Marshall is coming off a massive win last week and people are rightfully optimistic about this team, -850 is just too high to produce any sort of meaningful return.

Against the spread

BACK BOWLING GREEN -16.5 (-115).

The Herd are coming off a big victory, so most may expect them to continue their hot streak against a lesser MAC team in BG, but they may play down to their opponent. The Falcons are a solid team, which has proved it can put the ball in the end zone, but the question is whether or not its defense will be able to step up enough to give the Falcons a fighting chance. They are a team that has come so close to victory in the first 2 weeks that BG will be playing with enough angst to keep the game relatively close. Not to mention, the Falcons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Sun Belt opponents.

Over/Under

OVER 50.5 (-115) is the way to go.

With Marshall’s Colombi completing 85% of his passes in the first 2 weeks and Bowling Green’s defense giving up over 300 yards each of its 2 games, this is a recipe for a lot of points. Bowling Green’s stadium has had good success with the Over recently too, with 5 of the last 6 Falcons’ home games hitting the Over.

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Marshall at Notre Dame odds, picks and predictions

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

The Marshall Thundering Herd (1-0) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0-1) meet Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marshall at Notre Dame odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Marshall rolled up a 55-3 victory against Norfolk State of the FCS last week. The Thundering Herd covered as 40-point favorites with the Under of 59 just coming in. They finished with 380 rushing yards and 232 passing yards.

The Fighting Irish held a 10-7 lead at halftime on the road against Ohio State last Saturday in a top-5 showdown, but the Irish withered in the 2nd half and lost 21-10. This is Notre Dame’s first meeting in program history against Marshall, and the first time playing a Sun Belt Conference opponent.

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Marshall at Notre Dame odds

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  • Money line (ML): Marshall +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Notre Dame -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Marshall +20.5 (-108) | Notre Dame -20.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Marshall at Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 41, Marshall 17

Money line

Notre Dame (-1400) is just way too expensive, as the return is so minimal. The Irish should bounce back and roll to a victory after the Buckeyes loss, but betting these kind of heavy favorites over the long term is a losing proposition.

PASS.

Against the spread

NOTRE DAME -20.5 (-112) looked sharp at times in its opener, holding a powerful Ohio State offense to just 7 points in the 1st half, and 21 points for the game. The Fighting Irish appear primed and ready to bounce back and completely throw a blanket on an undersized Marshall team.

The Thundering Herd posted impressive numbers last week, but there is a big difference between the athletes at Norfolk State and the athletes at Notre Dame.

Over/Under

OVER 50.5 (-112) is the way to go.

While the Notre Dame defense should be able to limit the Marshall offense from doing much of anything, the Irish offense should come alive and move the ball well. I think the Irish do a lot of the heavy lifting, and nearly take care of this Over on their own.

All trends point to the Under, but sometimes you simply need to pay them no mind and go with gut instinct. … And gut instinct says that the Irish are angry, going to score early and often, and roll to a big win at home.

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New Orleans Bowl: Louisiana vs. Marshall odds, picks and prediction

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

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (12-1) take on the Marshall Thundering Herd (7-5) Saturday in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Louisiana vs. Marshall odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Ragin’ Cajuns roll into New Orleans on a 12-game win streak, longest active run in the FBS. They should have a very large following with campus located approximately two hours drive from New Orleans.

The Thundering Herd were spanked 53-21 in the regular-season finale by Western Kentucky, denying Marshall a shot at a Conference USA championship game berth. QB Grant Wells was knocked out of the game with a blindside hit, but he is expected to be ready to play Saturday.

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Louisiana vs. Marshall odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Louisiana -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Marshall +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Louisiana -3.5 (-115) | Marshall +3.5 (-107)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Louisiana vs. Marshall odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Louisiana 27, Marshall 24

Money line

Louisiana (-190) is too expensive to play in a potentially close game. First off, the Ragin’ Cajuns will be playing its first game after head coach Billy Napier left for the University of Florida. Interim coach Michael Desormeaux coaches his first game. The Ragin’ Cajuns are also without leading rusher RB Chris Smith, who elected to opt out of this game.

AVOID.

Against the spread

MARSHALL +3.5 (-107) is the play catching three and a hook. While Louisiana -3.5 (-115) is decent against the pass, Wells should be able to find plenty of open spaces to keep the Herd in the game. And the fact Marshall won’t have to deal with Smith helps, although RB Montrell Johnson is more than capable of shouldering the load.

Over/Under

The UNDER 55.5 (-112) is the lean in this one, although only as a small-unit play. There is a lot of change for the Ragin’ Cajuns, as the adjust from Napier to Desormeaux, while also playing without the services of Smith. The Under is also 4-1-1 in ULL’s past six bowl appearances.

The Herd hit the Under in four of the final five games and six of the final eight overall. The Under is 6-2 in the past eight for Marshall against winning teams, too.

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