The Old Dominion Monarchs and Marshall Thundering Herd meet Saturday in week 5 college football action at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview 

The ODU Monarchs look for their first road win to get a game above a .500 record. ODU has lost 4 straight road games. Grant Wilson is completing 51.9 percent of his passes for 644 yards, 7 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Kelby Williams and Javon Harvey have combined for 426 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Reymello Murphy has 7 receptions. The ODU Monarchs ground game is averaging 113 yards per contest, and Keshawn Wicks leads the way with 209 yards on 42 carries. Defensively, ODU is allowing 5.8 points and 371.5 yards per game. Jason Henderson leads the ODU Monarchs with 60 tackles, Wayne Matthews III has 1.5 sacks and EJ Green has 1 interception.

Old Dominion Monarchs Team Facts

• Old Dominion has lost each of its last 11 road games in September.
• Old Dominion has covered the spread in six of its last seven road games against conference opponents.
• Three of Old Dominion’s last four September road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview 

The Marshall Thundering Herd look for another win to remain undefeated on the season. Marshall looks for its first 4-0 start since the 2020 COVID-19 season. Cam Fancher is completing 66.3 percent of his passes for 612 yards, 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Cade Conley and Chuck Montgomery have combined for 246 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Caleb McMillan has 5 receptions. The Marshall Thundering Herd ground game is averaging 163.3 yards per contest, and Rasheen Ali leads the way with 396 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Marshall is allowing 15.7 points and 304 yards per game. Eli Neal leads the Marshall Thundering Herd with 24 tackles, Sam Burton has 4.5 sacks and Micah Abraham has 2 interceptions.

Marshall Thundering Herd Team Facts

• Marshall has won each of its last eight games.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between Old Dominion and Marshall.
• Marshall has won the first half in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
• Nine of Marshall’s last 10 games as a home favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.

Randy’s Pick

The ODU Monarchs are a below average team on both sides of the ball, and they barely beat Texas A&M-Commerce last week. The Marshall Thundering Herd have been great at home over the years, and they’re a top level defense, as they’re 9th in passing defense and 22nd in scoring defense. ODU has issues finishing drives and has a turnover issue as well, things that aren’t going to bode well on the road against this Marshall defense. Give me the Thundering Herd in a comfortable home win.