The Marshall Thundering Herd (4-3) and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (6-1) will face each other in clash of Sun Belt opponents at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia.
Marshall vs. Coastal Carolina Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with bookmakers listing Marshall as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Marshall has -140 odds to pick up the win, while Coastal Carolina is listed at +115 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 53.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Marshall vs. Coastal Carolina Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NFL Network
- Location: Huntington, West Virginia
- Stadium: Joan C. Edwards Stadium
Betting Preview
Marshall
Marshall owns the 76th-ranked offense this season (388.6 yards per game), and has been even better on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best with only 284.4 yards allowed per game. Marshall ranks 80th in points scored this year (26.6 points per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 11th-best in the FBS with 16.6 points allowed per game. Marshall has been a bottom-25 pass offense this year, ranking 23rd-worst with 184.6 passing yards per contest. The Ddfensive unit is ranked 40th in the FBS (206.3 passing yards allowed per game). Marshall has been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the running game this year, ranking 23rd-best in rushing offense (204.0 rushing yards per game) and third-best in rushing defense (78.1 rushing yards allowed per game). On the defensive side of the ball, Marshall has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking best by allowing a 21.8% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 96th (35.8% third-down percentage). With 17 forced turnovers (fifth in the FBS) against 11 turnovers committed (70th in the FBS), Marshall’s +6 turnover margin is the 16th-best in college football.
Coastal Carolina
In terms of total offense, Coastal Carolina ranks 27th in the FBS (458.1 total yards per game) and 100th on defense (413.7 total yards allowed per contest). In terms of points scored Coastal Carolina ranks 41st in the FBS (33.0 points per game), and it is 90th on defense (29.3 points allowed per contest). Coastal Carolina has been struggling in pass defense, ranking 25th-worst with 266.1 passing yards given up per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, posting 282.9 passing yards per contest (30th-ranked). In terms of rushing, Coastal Carolina ranks 49th in the FBS on offense (175.3 rushing yards per game) and 72nd on the other side of the ball (147.6 rushing yards allowed per contest). While Coastal Carolina’s third-down defense has been stuck in neutral, ranking 24th-worst by giving up a 43.8% third-down conversion rate, its offense ranks 21st-best with a 48.9% third-down rate. Coastal Carolina owns a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking fifth-best at +8.
Marshall vs. Coastal Carolina Betting Analysis
Marshall Betting Insights
Marshall has covered the spread three times over seven games with a set spread. In games it has played as 2.5-point favorites or more, Marshall has an ATS record of 1-4. Games involving Marshall have hit the over once this season. The Thundering Herd have won 25% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (1-3). The Thundering Herd are 0-2 (winning just 25% of their games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -140 or shorter.
Chanticleers Betting Insights
Coastal Carolina is 2-5-0 against the spread this season. This year, four Coastal Carolina games have gone over the point total. The Chanticleers will play as the underdog for the first time this season. The Chanticleers have played as an underdog of +115 or more once this season and won that game.
Marshall vs. Coastal Carolina Against The Spread & Betting Records
Marshall
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 51.7 | 54.5 | 49.6 |
Implied Total AVG | 35.4 | 41.0 | 31.3 |
ATS Record | 3-4-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-2-0 |
Over/Under Record | 1-6-0 | 0-3-0 | 1-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-3 | 1-1 | 0-2 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2-0 |
Chanticleers
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 61.3 | 61.5 | 60.8 |
Implied Total AVG | 36.6 | 37.6 | 34.0 |
ATS Record | 2-5-0 | 1-4-0 | 1-1-0 |
Over/Under Record | 4-3-0 | 3-2-0 | 1-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 5-1 | 3-1 | 2-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Players to Watch
Marshall
- Owen Porter has helped spur the Thundering Herd’s defense with 21 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 6.5 sacks, and one interception in seven games.
- The Thundering Herd’s defense has been aided by the play of Charlie Gray, who has played seven games and posted 1.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL, 25 tackles, and two interceptions.
- With 14 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and four interceptions in seven games, Micah Abraham has been a key part of the Thundering Herd’s defensive unit in 2022.
- The Thundering Herd’s defensive unit has been helped by Eli Neal, who has suited up for seven games, delivering 1.0 sack to go with 1.0 TFL and 33 tackles.
Chanticleers
- In seven games for the Chanticleers, JT Killen has compiled 2.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
- On defense, Jarrod Clark has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 13 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks in seven games.
- Charles Arnold Jr. has been wreaking havoc on defense, collecting 12 tackles and two interceptions for the Chanticleers.
- Josaiah Stewart has compiled 1.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 12 tackles in seven games for the Chanticleers.
Marshall vs. Coastal Carolina Predictions and Pick
Marshall vs. Coastal Carolina betting card
- Pick ATS:
Thundering Herd (-2.5)
Pick OU:
Under (53.5)
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Our prediction to win this contest is Marshall, and we predict that Marshall will cover the spread (Marshall -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 53.5 points.