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Sun Belt opponents will clash when the Marshall Thundering Herd (5-4) battle the Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-4).
Marshall vs. Appalachian State Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1 point, with bookmakers listing Marshall as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Marshall has -112 odds to pick up the win, while Appalachian State is listed at -110 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 48 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Marshall vs. Appalachian State Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Huntington, West Virginia
- Stadium: Joan C. Edwards Stadium
Betting Preview
Marshall
On the defensive side of the ball, Marshall has been a top-25 unit, ranking ninth-best by giving up just 274.6 yards per game. The offense ranks 69th (390.4 yards per game). Marshall ranks 97th in points scored this season (23.4 points per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with 15.6 points allowed per game. Marshall has been a bottom-25 pass offense this season, ranking 22nd-worst with 189.0 passing yards per game. The defense is ranked 28th in the FBS (195.9 passing yards allowed per game). Marshall ranks 26th in rushing yards this year (201.4 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the FBS with 78.7 rushing yards allowed per game. Defensively, Marshall has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking best by giving up a 20.9% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 106th (34.3% third-down percentage). Marshall has forced 21 total turnovers (fourth in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 15 times (90th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +6, the 24th-best in college football.
Appalachian State
In terms of total yards, Appalachian State ranks 29th in the FBS (448.8 total yards per game) and 27th on defense (330.0 total yards allowed per contest). Appalachian State’s offense has been excelling, posting 35.9 points per contest (24th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 61st by giving up 25.3 points per game. Appalachian State ranks 51st in the FBS with 253.8 passing yards per contest, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 25th-best by allowing just 190.4 passing yards per game. With 195.0 rushing yards per game on offense, Appalachian State ranks 29th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 57th, giving up 139.6 rushing yards per contest. With a 41.6% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Appalachian State ranks 52nd in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 91st, surrendering a 41.3% third-down rate. Appalachian State has fared really well in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +6 ranks 24th-best in the FBS, with 15 forced turnovers (38th in the nation) and nine turnovers committed (18th in the nation).
Marshall vs. Appalachian State Betting Analysis
Marshall Betting Insights
Marshall has registered a 4-5-0 record against the spread this season. Marshall has an ATS record of 2-5 when playing as at least 1-point favorites. Marshall games have gone over the total once this season. The Thundering Herd have compiled a 2-4 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 33.3% of those games). When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -112 or shorter, the Thundering Herd have gone 1-3 (33.3%).
Mountaineers Betting Insights
Appalachian State has covered the spread three times in nine games with a set total. Appalachian State is a perfect 1-0 ATS when playing as at least 1-point underdogs. Appalachian State’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under four times this season. The Mountaineers won the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. The Mountaineers are undefeated in three games this season when they’re the underdog by -110 or more on the moneyline.
Marshall vs. Appalachian State Against The Spread & Betting Records
Marshall
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 51.4 | 54.5 | 49.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.6 | 38.0 | 30.0 |
| ATS Record | 4-5-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 1-8-0 | 0-4-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2-0 |
Mountaineers
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.1 | 56.7 | 58.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 37.7 | 38.7 | 35.7 |
| ATS Record | 3-6-0 | 2-4-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-5-0 | 3-3-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-4 | 2-2 | 0-2 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Players to Watch
Marshall
- As part of the Thundering Herd’s defense, Owen Porter has collected 24 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 7.5 sacks, and one interception in nine games.
- The Thundering Herd’s defensive unit has been helped by the contributions of Koby Cumberlander, who has suited up for nine games and registered 3.5 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
- As part of the Thundering Herd’s defensive unit, Eli Neal has collected 39 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks in nine games.
- With 1.5 sacks to go along with 2.0 TFL, 29 tackles, and two interceptions, Charlie Gray has helped lead the Thundering Herd’s defense over nine games.
Mountaineers
- As a tone-setter on defense, the Mountaineers’ Nick Hampton has posted 33 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and eight sacks in nine games.
- Tyler Bird has been providing a big boost on defense, posting one interception to go with 37 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended for the Mountaineers.
- Jalen McLeod has amassed 5.0 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 25 tackles in nine games for the Mountaineers.
- Nicholas Ross has compiled one interception to go with 41 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended In nine games for the Mountaineers.
Marshall vs. Appalachian State Predictions and Pick
Marshall vs. Appalachian State betting card
- Pick ATS:
Thundering Herd (-1)
Pick OU:
Over (48)
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Our prediction to win this matchup is Marshall, and we expect that Marshall will cover the spread (Marshall -1). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 48 points.