- Marshall is a -3 point favorite vs. East Carolina
- Total (Over/Under): 43.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPNU
The Marshall Thundering Herd visit Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium to take on the East Carolina Pirates on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00pm EDT in Greenville.
Marshall is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -3 (-110).
The Marshall vs. East Carolina Over/Under is 43.5 total points.
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Marshall vs. East Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Marshall | -3 -110 | 43.5 -110 | -155 |
| East Carolina | +3 -110 | 43.5 -110 | +130 |
Marshall vs East Carolina Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Marshall will win this game with 56.0% confidence.
Marshall vs East Carolina Spread Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Marshall will cover the spread with 55.4% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Marshall and East Carolina, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Marshall Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Marshall has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+7.50 Units / 40% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+6.80 Units / 30% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.70 Units / 40% ROI)
- Marshall have covered the 1H Spread in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 92% ROI)
- Marshall have covered the Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
East Carolina Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- East Carolina has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.75 Units / 61% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+3.70 Units / 19% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.85 Units / 21% ROI)
- East Carolina have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
Best Marshall Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Marshall players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Talik Keaton has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 78% ROI)
Marshall Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Marshall is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Marshall is 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.2 Units / 15.14% ROI
- Marshall is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Marshall is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
East Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record
East Carolina is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 86.96% ROI).
- East Carolina is 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.45 Units / -11.37% ROI
- East Carolina is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- East Carolina is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Marshall: Keys to the Game vs. East Carolina
Marshall was undefeated (5-0) when allowing less than 3 sacks in the 2022 season– tied for 11th-best in FBS; Average: .545
East Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Marshall
East Carolina was winless (0-3) when throwing at least 1 interception in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .352
Matchup Notes for Marshall vs. East Carolina
East Carolina’s QBs has thrown for 7,340 passing yards in 26 games (282.3 YPG) since the 2021 season — 25th-best among FBS teams. Marshall’s defense has allowed just 221.8 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s offense threw for 3,779 passing yards in 13 games (290.7 YPG) in the 2022 season — 16th-best among FBS offenses. Marshall’s defense allowed just 218.4 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — tied for 30th-best among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s offense has thrown for 7,149 passing yards in 26 games (275.0 YPG) since the 2021 season — 22nd-best among FBS offenses. Marshall’s defense has allowed just 221.8 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall’s QBs threw for 2,705 passing yards in 13 games (just 208.1 YPG) in the 2022 season — tied for 28th-worst among FBS teams. East Carolina’s defense allowed 308.1 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among FBS defenses.
Marshall’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 9.2% of 891 attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 29th-worst among FBS offenses. East Carolina’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.1% of attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 20th-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall’s offense threw for 2,496 passing yards in 13 games (just 192.0 YPG) in the 2022 season — 25th-worst among FBS offenses. East Carolina’s defense allowed 308.1 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among FBS defenses.
Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends
Marshall RBs have fumbled 4 times in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for most among FBS Teams
Marshall’s QBs threw for 2,705 passing yards in 13 games (just 208.1 YPG) in the 2022 season — tied for 28th-worst among FBS teams. East Carolina’s defense allowed 308.1 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among FBS defenses.
Marshall’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 9.2% of 891 attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 29th-worst among FBS offenses. East Carolina’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.1% of attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 20th-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 3.5 receptions (49 Rec/14 TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 3rd worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 2.1
Marshall’s offense threw for 2,496 passing yards in 13 games (just 192.0 YPG) in the 2022 season — 25th-worst among FBS offenses. East Carolina’s defense allowed 308.1 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among FBS defenses.
East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends
East Carolina’s QBs has thrown for 7,340 passing yards in 26 games (282.3 YPG) since the 2021 season — 25th-best among FBS teams. Marshall’s defense has allowed just 221.8 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s offense threw for 3,779 passing yards in 13 games (290.7 YPG) in the 2022 season — 16th-best among FBS offenses. Marshall’s defense allowed just 218.4 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — tied for 30th-best among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s offense has thrown for 7,149 passing yards in 26 games (275.0 YPG) since the 2021 season — 22nd-best among FBS offenses. Marshall’s defense has allowed just 221.8 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s QBs threw for 3,865 passing yards in 13 games (297.3 YPG) in the 2022 season — 17th-best among FBS teams. Marshall’s defense allowed just 218.4 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — tied for 30th-best among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s WRs had 208.5 receiving yards per game in the 2022 season — tied for 23rd-best among FBS WRs. Marshall’s defense allowed just 200.6 receiving yards per game in the 2022 season — 28th-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall Thundering Herd Defensive Stats & Trends
Marshall has averaged 7.0 sacks per game this season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 2.0
Marshall allowed a passer rating of just 104.2 (364.0 Pass Attempts) in the 2022 season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 130.7
Marshall has sacked opponents 7 times this season– 2nd-most among Non-Power 5 Teams
Marshall has averaged 7.0 sacks per game this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 2.0
Marshall allowed 8 rushing TDs on 351 carries (43.9 Carries Per TD) in the 2022 season– 3rd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 23.2
East Carolina Pirates Defensive Stats & Trends
East Carolina did not record a sack (42 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 16.7
East Carolina defense allowed 54 completions for 20 or more yards in the 2022 season– fewest in FBS
East Carolina allowed 54 receptions for 20+ yards in the 2022 season– fewest among Non-Power 5 Teams
East Carolina allowed 313.8 receiving yards per game (3,452/11) in the 2022 season– worst in FBS; Average: 224.1
East Carolina allowed 3,598 Passing Yards in the 2022 season– 2nd most among Non-Power 5 Teams
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