In this article we will formulate an Appalachian State vs Marshall prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 22nd at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 4-6 (1-5) this season after they lost to James Madison by a score of 58-10 last week. Appalachian State trailed 27-0 at halftime and they were outscored 31-10 in the second half for the blowout loss. The Mountaineers were out gained by a total of 627-146, went 1-12 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. AJ Swann went 8-28 for 64 yards and one interception, while Rashod Dubinion rushed 10 times for 25 yards. Dalton Stroman led the receivers with three catches for 74 yards in the loss. The App State defense recorded three sacks and four tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Appalachian State lost to Georgia Southern by a score of 25-23 and Old Dominion by a score of 24-21. The Mountaineers have lost four games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Sun Belt East standings. Appalachian State has scored 24.9 points per game with 273.9 passing yards and 114.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.4 points against per game this season. JJ Kohl has thrown for 1,060 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Rashod Dubinion has rushed for 821 yards and four scores on 160 carries this season.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd are 5-5 (3-3) this year after they defeated Georgia State by a score of 30-18 in their last game. Marshall led 21-10 at halftime and they added nine points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. The Thundering Herd out gained Georgia State by a total of 489-409, went 3-9 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. Carlos Del Rio-Wilson went 22-27 for 321 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing 17 times for 97 yards. Toby Payne led the receivers with five catches for 110 yards and one score in the win. The Marshall defense recorded three sacks and eight tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Marshall lost to James Madison by a score of 35-23 and Coastal Carolina by a score of 44-27. The Thundering Herd have lost two of their last three games and they are currently tied for fourth in the Sun Belt West standings. Marshall has scored 32.6 points per game with 198.7 passing yards and 206.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 31.3 points against per game this season. Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has thrown for 1,761 yards, 17 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while also leading the rushing attack with 584 yards and four scores on 144 carries this year.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won each of its last eight November games as a favorite.
- Appalachian State has lost each of its last four games.
- Marshall has covered the spread in each of its last six games in November.
- Appalachian State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games in November.
- Appalachian State has lost the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Appalachian State’s last eight home games in November have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of Marshall’s last eight November games as a road favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Appalachian State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (274.9).
- Appalachian State ranks T129th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (16.7).
- Marshall ranks T10th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (13).
- Marshall ranks 122nd among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (265.1).
Appalachian State vs Marshall Prediction
Appalachian State comes into this contest on a four game losing steak and they just lost by 48 points to James Madison last week. The Mountaineers have scored 23 points or fewer in three straight games and their defense has had mixed results. Marshall has dropped two of their last three games and they have allowed at least 35 points in three of their last four. The Thundering Herd are the better offensive team in this matchup and I think the App State offense could struggle with the backup quarterback. Take Marshall to cover here.
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