The UTSA Roadrunners (8-4) and the Marshall Thundering Herd (6-6) battle in the 2023 Frisco Bowl on Tuesday evening. Marshall is looking to secure its first Frisco Bowl title and 14th bowl win overall. Meanwhile, UTSA hopes to win its first bowl game in school history. With quarterback Cam Fancher in the transfer portal, Marshall is expected to start Cole Pennington, the son of Marshall legend Chad Pennington, at quarterback. UTSA will be without star edge rusher Trey Moore (transfer portal) and likely quarterback Frank Harris (various injuries), per a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Kickoff from Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas is set for 9 p.m. ET. The Roadrunners are 7.5-point favorites in the SportsLine consensus UTSA vs. Marshall odds, while the over/under for total points is 46.5. Before making any Marshall vs. UTSA picks, be sure to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer simulation model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on UTSA vs. Marshall and just revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several college football odds and betting lines for Marshall vs. UTSA:
- UTSA vs. Marshall spread: UTSA -7.5
- UTSA vs. Marshall over/under: 46.5 points
- UTSA vs. Marshall money line: UTSA -296, Marshall +239
- UTSA: 5-6-1 ATS this season
- MRSH: 4-7 ATS this season
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Why UTSA can cover
The Roadrunners are looking for a proper send off for veterans such as receiver Joshua Cephus, who has been with the program since 2019, and has more than 3,500 receiving yards.
The Roadrunners have a stout defense that is able to limit explosive plays. They finished the season ranked fifth in the American Conference in points allowed (24.7) and total defense (369.3). UTSA comes into this game in better overall form, winning seven of its last eight games and covering five times during that span. See which team to pick here.
Why Marshall cover
Marshall allowed 376.1 yards per game, which ranked fourth in the Sun Belt Conference. Senior linebacker Eli Neal is an instinctive defender on the second level. Neal pursues ball carriers extremely well and has a relentless motor. The Tennessee native leads the team in total tackles (85) with two sacks. He's logged at least seven tackles in nine games this season.
Senior defensive lineman Sam Burton has been creating pressure off the edge. The Florida native secured a team-high 6.5 sacks and 38 total tackles. He logged 3.5 sacks over the last three weeks of the campaign. Sophomore defensive back Dyoni Hill provides the Thundering Herd with an alert defender on the backend. Hill had a team-high 10 deflections and 52 total tackles. See which team to pick here.
How to make Marshall vs. UTSA picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 55 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only get the model's picks at SportsLine.
So who wins UTSA vs. Marshall, and which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that's up over $2,000 on its top-rated college football picks, and find out.
