Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-2) vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (2-2)
October 5, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Marshall Thundering Herd -3 / Appalachian State Mountaineers +3; Over/Under: 58.5
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The Appalachian State Mountaineers and Marshall Thundering Herd meet Saturday in week 6 college football action at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Here’s a Marshall vs App State Prediction. This article will include a Marshall vs App State Pick.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers beat East Carolina, lost to South Alabama, and they play Louisiana next. Appalachian State has split its last 6 road games. Joey Aguilar is completing 56.7 percent of his passes for 1,230 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Kaedin Robinson and Christian Horn have combined for 666 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Makai Jackson has 16 receptions.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers ground game is averaging 130.8 yards per contest, and Anderson Castle leads the way with 184 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Appalachian State is allowing 35.8 points and 453.8 yards per game. DJ Burks leads the Appalachian State Mountaineers with 30 tackles, Santana Hopper has 2 sacks and Seth Robertson has 1 interception.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd lost to Ohio State, beat Western Michigan, and plays Georgia Sothern next. The Marshall Thundering Herd have won 4 straight home games. Stone Earle is completing 55.1 percent of his passes for 537 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Christian Fitzpatrick and Elijah Metcalf have combined for 438 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Carl Chester has 6 receptions.
The Marshall Thundering Herd ground game is averaging 193.5 yards per contest, and AJ Turner leads the way with 378 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Marshall is allowing 25.8 points and 369.3 yards per game. Jaden Yates leads the Marshall Thundering Herd with 36 tackles, Mike Green has 4.5 sacks and Jordan Reagan has 1 interception.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won nine of its last 10 games at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
- Appalachian State has lost each of its last three road games in October.
- Marshall has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
- Appalachian State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Marshall’s last seven October home games against non-AP-ranked teams has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Appalachian State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Marshall ranks 134th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (11.3).
- Marshall ranks 113th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (193.5).
- Appalachian State ranks 134th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (16.3).
- Appalachian State ranks 133rd among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (26.8).
Marshall vs App State Prediction
Appalachian State hasn’t played since September 19 so it’s going to be interesting to see if such a long layoff impacts the play. We do know Appalachian State has been one of the worst defensive teams in the country, and the offense isn’t scoring. The Marshall Thundering Herd have won the games they’re supposed to win this season, and they’re 4-0 ATS. Marshall has the ground game to give App State fits, and it’s 3-1 ATS in its last 4 games as a home favorite. Only laying a field goal. Give me the Thundering Herd.
