The Marshall Thundering Herd and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Saturday in week 4 college football action at Ohio Stadium. Here’s an Ohio State vs Marshall Prediction. This article will include an Ohio State vs Marshall Pick.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd beat Stony Brook, lost to Virginia Tech, and plays Western Michigan next. The Marshall Thundering Herd have lost 6 straight road games. Stone Earle is completing 44.2 percent of his passes for 228 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Christian Fitzpatrick and Elijah Metcalf have combined for 242 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Carl Chester has 3 receptions.
The Marshall Thundering Herd ground game is averaging 203 yards per contest, and AJ Turner leads the way with 222 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Marshall is allowing 17 points and 295 yards per game. Landyn Watson leads the Marshall Thundering Herd with 20 tackles, Mike Green has 3.5 sacks and Jordan Reagan has 1 interception.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Akron and Western Michigan and play Michigan State next. The Ohio State Buckeyes look for a third straight 3-0 start to the season. Will Howard is completing 64.8 percent of his passes for 520 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka have combined for 360 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Carnell Tate has 7 receptions.
The Ohio State Buckeyes ground game is averaging 221.5 yards per contest, and Quinshon Judkins leads the way with 163 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Ohio State is allowing 3 points and 138 yards per game. Lathan Ransom leads the Ohio State Buckeyes with 11 tackles, Tyleik Williams has 1.5 sacks and Gabe Powers has 1 interception.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 50 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Marshall has lost each of its last six road games.
- Ohio State has covered the spread in six of its last seven games at Ohio Stadium.
- Marshall has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six road games.
- Ohio State has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.
- Ohio State has won the first quarter in each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Ohio Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Marshall’s last four road games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Ohio State’s last five games against non-conference opponents at Ohio Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks T1st among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (3.0).
- Ohio State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Marshall ranks T13th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (1.5).
- Marshall ranks T120th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (39).
Ohio State vs Marshall Prediction
The Ohio State Buckeyes are the more talented team, obviously, and should be big favorites, but this is a lot of points and creates a possible chance at a backdoor cover. This is also a possible look-ahead spot for the Buckeyes, with Michigan State on deck. The Marshall Thundering Herd are 2-0 ATS on the season, and they’ve covered 4 of their last 6 games overall. Ohio State has failed to cover 4 of its last 7 games when favorites of 30 or more points. I’ll snag the boatload of points with Marshall on the road.