Marshall vs Coastal Carolina Prediction 11-16-24 College Football Picks
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (5-4) vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (6-3)
November 16, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Marshall Thundering Herd -8.5 / Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +8.5; Over/Under: +56.5
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The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Marshall Thundering Herd meet Saturday in week 12 college football action at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Here’s a Marshall vs Coastal Carolina Prediction. This article will include a Marshall vs Coastal Carolina Pick.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Preview
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers lost to Troy, beat App State, and they play Georgia Southern next. Coastal Carolina has split its last 4 road games. Ethan Vasko is completing 54.7 percent of his passes for 1,551 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Jameson Tucker and Cameron Wright have combined for 734 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Tray Taylor has 16 receptions.
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ground game is averaging 175.8 yards per contest, and Braydon Bennett leads the way with 479 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensively, Coastal Carolina is allowing 31.4 points and 422.3 yards per game. Shane Bruce leads the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers with 66 tackles, Clev Lubin has 6 sacks and Xamarion Gordon has 1 interception.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd beat UL Monroe and Southern Miss, and they play Old Dominion next. The Marshall Thundering Herd have won 7 straight home games. Braylon Braxton is completing 59.4 percent of his passes for 882 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Christian Fitzpatrick and Chuck Montgomery have combined for 672 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Elijah Metcalf has 20 receptions.
The Marshall Thundering Herd ground game is averaging 218.9 yards per contest, and AJ Turner leads the way with 793 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Marshall is allowing 23.3 points and 374.4 yards per game. Jaden Yates leads the Marshall Thundering Herd with 81 tackles, Mike Green has 13 sacks and Jacobie Henderson has 2 interceptions.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won each of its last seven games at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
- Coastal Carolina has lost three of its last four games.
- Marshall has covered the spread in six of its last seven games at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
- Coastal Carolina has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Marshall has won the first quarter in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Marshall has won the first half in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Marshall’s last nine home games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Coastal Carolina’s last four November road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Marshall ranks 11th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (218.9).
- Marshall ranks T117th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (75.0).
- Coastal Carolina ranks T125th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-3.9).
- Coastal Carolina ranks T124th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (11.9).
Marshall vs Coastal Carolina Prediction
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers have shown they can win on the road this season, and they become bowl eligible with a win. However, the Marshall Thundering Herd continue to win games, they don’t lose at home, and they’re 7-1-1 ATS on the season. Marshall is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games as a favorite. Marshall is 5-2 in its last 7 games as a home favorite. I’m not stepping in front of Marshall. Give me the Thundering Herd and the chalk.
