Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (5-2) vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (4-3)
November 2, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Marshall Thundering Herd -10.5 / Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +10.5; Over/Under: +47
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The UL Monroe Warhawks and Marshall Thundering Herd meet Saturday in week 10 college football action at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Here’s a Marshall vs Louisiana-Monroe Prediction. This article will include a Marshall vs Louisiana-Monroe Pick.
UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Preview
The UL Monroe Warhawks lost to South Alabama, beat Southern Miss, and they play Texas State next. The UL Monroe Warhawks have lost 2 of their last 3 road games. Aidan Armenta is completing 56.5 percent of his passes for 630 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Jake Godfrey and Javon Campbell have combined for 367 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Davon Wells has 18 receptions.
The UL Monroe Warhawks ground game is averaging 168 yards per contest, and Ahmad Hardy leads the way with 604 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, UL Monroe is allowing 23.7 points and 369 yards per game. Wydett Williams Jr. leads the UL Monroe Warhawks with 59 tackles, Billy Pullen has 4 sacks and Car’lin Vigers has 1 interception.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd lost to Georgia Southern, beat Georgia State, and they play Southern Miss next. The Marshall Thundering Herd have won 6 straight home games. Stone Earle is completing 54.8 percent of his passes for 634 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Christian Fitzpatrick and Elijah Metcalf have combined for 529 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Chuck Montgomery has 11 receptions.
The Marshall Thundering Herd ground game is averaging 215 yards per contest, and AJ Turner leads the way with 717 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Marshall is allowing 26.3 points and 399.9 yards per game. Jaden Yates leads the Marshall Thundering Herd with 65 tackles, Mike Green has 8 sacks and Jacobie Henderson has 2 interceptions.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost 28 of its last 30 road games.
- The home team has won each of Marshall’s last seven games.
- Marshall has covered the spread in each of its last six games at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
- Louisiana-Monroe has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Marshall has won the first quarter in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost the first half in 18 of its last 20 road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Marshall’s last eight home games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Louisiana-Monroe’s last eight road games in November have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Marshall ranks 122nd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (169.6).
- Marshall is one of only 15 FBS teams undefeated in home games this season ((4-0)).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 133rd among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (101).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks T131st among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (127.1).
Marshall vs Louisiana-Monroe Prediction
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks can’t score most weeks, and that’s not great when going up against this Marshall side. The Marshall Thundering Herd may be average record-wise, but they’re 6-0-1 ATS on the season, and that’s all we care about in this business. Marshall is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games as a home favorite. With a top-20 rushing attack and an above-average scoring offense, I doubt Louisiana-Monroe can keep up. I’ll lay the points with the Thundering Herd.
