Best Bets, Predictions & Odds for the Appalachian State vs. Marshall Game – Saturday, Oct. 5

Published 10:24 pm Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Sun Belt rivals will meet when the Marshall Thundering Herd (2-2) meet the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-2). Keep reading for a look at the odds and best bets for this contest.

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When and Where is Marshall vs. Appalachian State?

  • Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • City: Huntington, West Virginia
  • Venue: Joan C. Edwards Stadium

Marshall vs. Appalachian State Prediction & Moneyline Pick

  • Prediction: Marshall 40, Appalachian State 17
  • Marshall is -157 on the moneyline, and Appalachian State is +130.
  • Marshall has been the moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and they won both of the games.
  • The Thundering Herd have played as a moneyline favorite of -157 or shorter in just two games this season, and they won both.
  • Appalachian State lost the only game it has played as the underdog this season.
  • The Mountaineers have played as an underdog of +130 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The Thundering Herd have a 61.1% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

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Against the Spread Pick

  • Pick ATS:

    Marshall (-3)

  • Marshall has four wins in four games versus the spread this year.
  • This season, the Thundering Herd have won ATS in each of their two games as a favorite of 3 points or more.
  • Appalachian State has covered on one occasion against the spread this year.
  • The Mountaineers have yet to cover the spread this season when underdogs by 3 points or more.

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Best Over/Under Pick

  • Pick OU: Under (58)
  • Marshall and its opponents have combined to score more than 58 points in a game once this season.
  • There have been two games featuring Appalachian State this season with more combined scoring than Saturday’s over/under of 58.
  • Together, the two teams combine for 48.3 points per game, 9.7 points fewer than the total of 58 for this matchup.

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Key Stats Splits

Marshall

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 54.8 55.5 54
Implied Total AVG 39.3 36.5 42
ATS Record 4-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0
Over/Under Record 1-3-0 0-2-0 1-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 2-0 2-0 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-2 0-0 0-2

Appalachian State

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 57.8 62.5 55.5
Implied Total AVG 33.3 35 32.5
ATS Record 1-2-0 0-1-0 1-1-0
Over/Under Record 1-2-0 0-1-0 1-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-1 0-1 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-1 0-0 0-1

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