Coastal Carolina vs Marshall Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 12

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Marshall head coach Charles Huff protests a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
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  • Marshall is a -8.5 point favorite vs. Coastal Carolina
  • Coastal Carolina vs. Marshall Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (5-4) visit Joan C. Edwards Stadium to take on the Marshall Thundering Herd (6-3) on Nov. 16 in Huntington, WV. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST.

Marshall is a betting favorite in Week 12, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Coastal Carolina vs. Marshall Over/Under is 56.5 total points.

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Coastal Carolina vs. Marshall Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Coastal Carolina+8.5 -11056.5 -110+260
Marshall -8.5 -11056.5 -110-350

Coastal Carolina vs Marshall Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Marshall will win this game with 72.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Coastal Carolina and Marshall, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Coastal Carolina vs Marshall Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Marshall will cover the spread with 65.7% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Coastal Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.55 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 away games (+3.85 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.85 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.95 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.65 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 4 games at home (+4.45 Units / 76% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.00 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+3.10 Units / 58% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Coastal Carolina players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Coastal Carolina Player Prop Bets Today

  • Jameson Tucker has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last away game (+1.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Bryson Graves has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Ethan Vasko has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Cameron Wright has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Braydon Bennett has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Marshall players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Marshall Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • A.J. Turner has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Coastal Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Coastal Carolina is 4-5 against the spread this college football season (-1.45 Units / -14.72% ROI).

  • Coastal Carolina is 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 3.36% ROI
  • Coastal Carolina is 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • Coastal Carolina is 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI

Marshall Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Marshall is 7-1 against the spread this college football season (+5.9 Units / 59.3% ROI).

  • Marshall is 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.9 Units / 10.08% ROI
  • Marshall is 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • Marshall is 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

Coastal Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Marshall

Coastal Carolina is 13-5 (.722) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2023 season– T-28th-best in FBS; Average: .582

Coastal Carolina is 12-5 (.706) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-39th-best in FBS; Average: .608

Coastal Carolina is 10-3 (.769) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .644

Coastal Carolina is 11-4 (.733) when forcing at least one fumble since the 2023 season– 11th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .553

Marshall: Keys to the Game vs. Coastal Carolina

Marshall is 11-5 (.688) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-39th-best in FBS; Average: .606

Marshall is 6-2 (.750) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .479

Marshall is 9-5 (.643) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-11th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .469

Marshall is 3-7 (.300) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-30th-worst in FBS; Average: .442

Matchup Notes for Coastal Carolina vs. Marshall

Marshall has 130 receptions in 9 games (just 14.4 per game) this season — T-16th-worst among FBS skill players. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Marshall’s RBs has gained 233 yards on 20 receptions (11.6 YPR) this season — 16th-best among FBS RBs. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception this season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Marshall’s RBs has gained 233 yards on 20 receptions (11.6 YPR) this season — 16th-best among FBS RBs. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 11.0 Yards Per Reception to RBs this season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina has 133 receptions in 9 games (just 14.8 per game) this season — T-21st-worst among FBS skill players. Marshall’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Ethan Vasko (CC) has averaged 47.5 pass attempts per sack this season — 9th-best of Qualified Quarterbacks. Marshall’s defense has allowed just 9.2 pass attempts per sack this season — 9th-best among FBS defenses.

Braydon Bennett (CC) has rushed for 478 yards on 68 carries (7.0 YPC) this season — 10th-best of Qualified Running Back. Marshall’s defense have allowed 5.5 YPC to RBs this season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

Coastal Carolina QBs have 26 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down since the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Coastal Carolina WRs have averaged 19.9 yards per reception (834 yards/42 catches) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– 4th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 14.5

Coastal Carolina Skill Players have averaged 16.6 yards per reception (963 yards/58 catches) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– 4th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.9

Coastal Carolina Skill Players have averaged just 14.8 receptions per game (133/9) this season– T-21st-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.8

Coastal Carolina WRs have averaged 21.4 yards per reception (278 yards/13 catches) on 3rd and long this season– 8th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 14.6

Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends

Marshall RBs have averaged 8.1 Yards per Carry (387 yards/48 carries) in the 4th quarter this season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2

Marshall RBs have averaged 8.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (425 yards / 53 touches) in the 4th quarter this season– T-3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.5

Marshall QBs have fumbled 9 times in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams

Marshall QBs have fumbled 7 times in close and late situations since the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams

Marshall RBs have averaged 8.9 Yards per Carry (240 yards/27 carries) in close and late situations this season– 4th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Defensive Stats & Trends

Coastal Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 100 of 839 rushing attempts (12% TFL%) since the 2023 season– T-10th-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.

Coastal Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 40 of 377 rushing attempts (11% TFL%) this season– T-11th-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.

Coastal Carolina has allowed first downs on 4% of rush attempts on 3rd and long this season– 5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%

Coastal Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 34 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.

Coastal Carolina has allowed 422.3 yards from scrimmage per game this season– 21st-worst in FBS; Average: 368.2

Marshall Thundering Herd Defensive Stats & Trends

Marshall has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 24 rushing attempts (33% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.

Marshall has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 24 rushing attempts (33% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– best in FBS; Average: 10%.

Marshall allowed a Completion Pct of just 28% (5 completions/18 attempts) last week– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%

Marshall allowed a Completion Pct of just 28% (5 completions/18 attempts) last week– best in FBS; Average: 60%

Marshall has sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (28/259) this season– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%


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