In this article we will formulate a Missouri State vs Marshall prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 19th at Robert W. Plaster Stadium in Springfield, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 3 matchup.
Missouri State Bears Betting Preview
The Missouri State Bears are 1-1 this year after they defeated Lindenwood by a score of 48-14 last week. Missouri State led 34-0 at halftime and 48-7 after three quarters, before coasting to the easy win. The Bears out gained Lindenwood by a total of 569-223, went 7-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Skyler Locklear threw for 258 yards and one touchdown, while Isaiah Myers caught five passes for 155 yards and one score. Ramone Green Jr rushed 12 times for 80 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Prior to that game, Missouri State lost to Texas A&M by a score of 50-0 in week one. The Bears have scored 24.0 points per game with 175.0 passing yards and 143.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 32.0 points against per game this season. Skyler Locklear has thrown for 288 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions, while Isaiah Myers has caught five passes for 155 yards and one score this year.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd are 1-1 this season after they defeated Middle Tennessee by a score of 28-26 last week. Marshall led 14-13 at halftime, but they needed 14 points in the fourth quarter to escape with the close win. The Thundering Herd were out gained by a total of 352-310, went 4-12 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle by a total of 1-1 in the game. Carlos Del Rio-Wilson threw for 92 yards and one touchdown, while Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw caught two passes for 79 yards and one score. Del Rio-Wilson also led the rushing attack with 10 carries for 43 yards and one touchdown in the game.
Prior to that win, Marshall lost to Penn State by a score of 45-0 in week one. The Thundering Herd have scored 14.0 points per game with 142.0 passing yards and 86.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 35.5 points against per game this season. Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has thrown for 194 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions, while also rushing 23 times for 73 yards and one score this season.
Why the Missouri State Bears will win
- Marshall has lost three of its last four games as a road favorite.
- Missouri State has won three of its last four home games.
- Marshall has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in eight of Marshall’s last 10 games.
- Marshall has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against non-conference opponents.
- Missouri State has won the first quarter in three of its last four September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won each of its last four road games against opponents from the Conference USA.
- Missouri State has lost four of its last five games.
- Marshall has covered the spread in each of its last four road games against opponents from the Conference USA.
- Missouri State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.
- Missouri State has lost the first half in each of its last eight games as an underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Marshall’s last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Missouri State’s last five games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Missouri State Bears Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Isaiah Myers ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (31.0) this season.
Marshall Thundering Herd Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Cooper Heimbach ranks 4th in the Sun Belt Conference amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (45.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Missouri State ranks 135th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (22.5).
- Missouri State ranks T135th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-12.0).
- One of Marshall’s two games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
- Marshall has lost the third quarter in each of its last five games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
Missouri State vs Marshall Prediction
Missouri State bounced back from their 50-point loss in week one with a win over Lindenwood in week two, and they will be at home for this one. The Bears put up 48 points last week, but they were shutout in week one. Marshall lost by 45 in their opener and barely got by Middle Tennessee last week. The Thundering Herd have some quarterback issues, while Locklear could have a decent year for Missouri State. Take the Bears and the points here.