The Georgia Southern Eagles and Marshall Thundering Herd meet Saturday in college football action at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Here’s a Marshall vs Georgia Southern Prediction. This article will include a Marshall vs Georgia Southern Pick.
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Georgia Southern Eagles beat Coastal Carolina and lost to ODU. Georgia Southern has split its last 10 games. JC French IV is completing 63.1 percent of his passes for 2,440 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Camden Brown and Marcus Sanders Jr. have combined for 1,482 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns, while Dalen Cobb has 52 receptions.
The Georgia Southern Eagles ground game is averaging 159.9 yards per contest, and OJ Arnold leads the way with 885 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Georgia Southern is allowing 39.1 points and 521 yards per game. Brendan Harrington leads the Georgia Southern Eagles with 76 tackles, MJ Stroud has 6.5 sacks and Ayden Jackson has 2 interceptions.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd lost to App State and beat Georgia State. The Marshall Thundering Herd have lost 3 of their last 4 games. Carlos Del Rio-Wilson is completing 67.5 percent of his passes for 1,907 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Demarcus Lacey and Toby Payne have combined for 1,097 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while De’Andre Tamarez has 28 receptions.
The Marshall Thundering Herd ground game is averaging 230.6 yards per contest, and Carlos Del Rio-Wilson leads the way with 655 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Marshall is allowing 33.9 points and 439.9 yards per game. Cam Smith leads the Marshall Thundering Herd with 60 tackles, Braydin Ward has 4 sacks and Boogie Trotter has 5 interceptions.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won eight of its last nine home games against conference opponents.
- Marshall has covered the spread in eight of its last nine home games against conference opponents.
- Georgia Southern has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games as an underdog.
- Marshall has won the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win
- Georgia Southern has won each of its last three November games as a road underdog.
- Marshall has lost three of its last four games as a favorite.
- The underdog has covered the spread in six of Marshall’s last seven games.
- Marshall has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as a favorite.
- Georgia Southern has won the first quarter in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
- Georgia Southern has won the first half in four of its last five road 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 Georgia Southern’s last four road games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Marshall Thundering Herd Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 14, DeWain Trotter ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for interceptions (5) this season.
Georgia Southern Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 14, Camden Brown ranks 2nd amongst FBS players for receiving touchdowns (12) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Marshall ranks T16th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (13).
- Marshall ranks 18th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (209.6).
- Georgia Southern ranks 136th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (473.6).
- Georgia Southern ranks 136th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (234.9).
Marshall vs Georgia Southern Prediction
This is a big game as the winner becomes bowl eligible. Marshall obviously has the edge at home and it’s senior night for 26 seniors. Georgia Southern is also 1-4 SU on the road this season. However, I’m looking at the over. Georgia Southern is possibly the worst defensive team in college football.
Georgia Southern is 136th in total defense and 132nd in scoring defense. Marshall is 108th in total defense and 115th in scoring defense. The over is 7-3 in Georgia Southern’s last 10 games. The over is 6-1 in Marshall’s last 7 games. Expect a high scoring game. Give me the over.