Old Dominion vs Marshall Prediction
I’m leaning towards Marshall here. It’s not my favorite game on the board, but I think of these two teams, I’ve been left less disappointed with Marshall and what they’ve brought to the table this season. Old Dominion I feel bad for because their roster got raided after such a successful season last year, but the fact is that this Monarchs team this season just doesn’t have the same magic and talent last year’s squad had. Give me the Thundering Herd in this one.
Marshall Thundering Herd Recap
The Marshall Thundering Herd come into this game looking to build on their 20-13 win over South Alabama last time out to sit at 4-3 this season. After this game, Marshall will head on the road for a game against Georgia Southern.
Thundering Herd Snap Two-Game Slide
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has thrown for 1,041 yards, 6 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 64.3% passing while Judah Price leads Marshall in rushing with 237 yards and 2 touchdowns. Khalil Wilkins sits behind Price on the ground with 235 yards. Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw leads the Thundering Herd in receiving with 335 yards and 25 catches along with 4 touchdowns, while Toby Payne trails with 256 yards and 29 catches. On defense, Caleb Clark-Glover has a team-high 51 tackles while Marshall’s defense as a whole has combined for 6 sacks and 4 interceptions.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won each of its last eight games against Old Dominion.
- Old Dominion has lost each of its last four games in Virginia.
- Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games in Virginia.
- The road team has covered the spread in six of the last seven games between Marshall and Old Dominion.
- The road team has won the first quarter in four of Marshall’s last five games.
- The favorite has won the first half in eight of Old Dominion’s last nine games.
Old Dominion Monarchs Recap
The Old Dominion Monarchs come into this game looking to shake off their 26-0 loss at the hands of Louisiana Tech last time out to sit at 2-6 this season. After this game, the Monarchs will head on the road for a game against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.
Monarchs Lose 6 Of Last 7
Quinn Henicle has thrown for 656 yards, 4 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 55.1% passing while Devin Roche leads Old Dominion in rushing with 382 yards. Quinn Henicle sits behind Roche on the ground with 339 yards and 4 touchdowns. TJ Johnson leads the Monarchs in receiving with 265 yards and 17 catches along with 3 touchdowns, while Josh Rodriguez trails with 240 yards and 21 catches. On defense, Lucas Struck has a team-high 61 tackles while Old Dominion’s defense as a whole has combined for 19 sacks and 5 interceptions.
Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win
- Marshall has lost each of its last six road games in October.
- Old Dominion has won three of its last four October games as a home underdog.
- Marshall has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six road games in October.
- The underdog has covered the spread in five of the last six games between Marshall and Old Dominion.
- Old Dominion has won the first quarter in four of its last five home games in October.
- Old Dominion has won the first half in five of its last six home games in October.