The Marshall Thundering Herd travel to Boone, N.C., to face off against the Appalachian State Mountaineers in a standalone game on the Thursday college football schedule. Marshall (2-1) looks to get back into the win column after blowing a 38-21 lead in the fourth quarter against UAB. Appalachian State (2-1) looks to defend its home turf and win back-to-back games in front of its home crowd.
Kickoff from Kidd Brewer Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Mountaineers as seven-point favorites in the latest Appalachian State vs. Marshall odds. The over-under, or total number of points expected, is 58.5. Before locking in any Marshall vs. Appalachian State picks, make sure you see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Appalachian State vs. Marshall. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the college football odds and trends for Marshall vs. Appalachian State:
- Marshall vs. Appalachian State spread: Appalachian State -7
- Marshall vs. Appalachian State over-under: 58.5 points
- Marshall vs. Appalachian State money line: Marshall +235, Appalachian State -290
- MAR: The Thundering Herd are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog
- APP: The Under is 5-0 in Appalachian State's last 5 games following a straight-up win of more than 20 points
Why Marshall can cover
Appalachian State's pass defense has allowed 240 yards a game, but the Mountaineers haven't faced a passing attack like Marshall's this season. The Thundering Herd have averaged 420 passing yards a game and redshirt freshman quarterback Grant Wells is ready to let it fly.
Wells has thrown five interceptions on the year, but he isn't afraid to take shots down the field. Sophomore receiver Corey Gammage has shown he is capable of consistently getting open while redshirt freshman Rasheen Ali is a workhorse in the backfield. This trio on offense has the firepower to give the Mountaineers trouble.
Why Appalachian State can cover
Graduate student Chase Brice is the Mountaineers' starting quarterback. Brice started the year off well, completing 69 percent of his passes for 751 yards and four touchdowns. The former Duke and Clemson quarterback has been able to keep the ball protected, only tossing two interceptions on the year.
In the Mountaineers blowout win against Elon, Brice was very efficient. He was 19 of 25 for a season-high 293 yards and one touchdown. In the first quarter, Brice connected with Malik Williams for a 47-yard touchdown to start off that dominant performance.
How to make Marshall vs. Appalachian State picks
SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, projecting 47 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60 percent of simulations. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
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