- Ohio State is a -39.5 point favorite vs. Marshall
- Marshall vs. Ohio State Total(Over/Under): 52.5 points
- TV Channel: FOX
The Marshall Thundering Herd (1-1) visit Ohio Stadium to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) on Sep. 21 in Columbus, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.
Ohio State is a betting favorite in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -39.5 (-115).
The Marshall vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 52.5 total points.
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Marshall vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Marshall | +39.5 -105 | 52.5 -110 | + |
| Ohio State | -39.5 -115 | 52.5 -110 | + |
Marshall vs Ohio State Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this game with 95.0% 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 Marshall and Ohio State, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Marshall vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Marshall will cover the spread with 86.3% 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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Marshall Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Marshall has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.45 Units / 17% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 6 away games (+0.70 Units / 11% ROI)
Ohio State Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.05 Units / 47% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.20 Units / 1% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+5.00 Units / 37% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games (+5.00 Units / 14% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.65 Units / 28% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Marshall players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Marshall Player Prop Bets Today
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Top NCAAF player prop bets for Ohio State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Ohio State Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Emeka Egbuka has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Will Howard has hit the TD Passes Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+2.05 Units / 49% ROI)
- TreVeyon Henderson has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- TreVeyon Henderson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games at home (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Carnell Tate has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Marshall Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Marshall is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Marshall is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Marshall is 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
- Marshall is 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
Ohio State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ohio State is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Ohio State is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Ohio State is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Ohio State is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
Marshall: Keys to the Game vs. Ohio State
Marshall is 1-5 (.167) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-14th-worst in FBS; Average: .506
Marshall is 8-1 (.615) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2022 season– T-10th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .436
Marshall is 1-3 (.250) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-12th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .502
Marshall is 7-4 (.636) when in a one score game since the 2022 season– T-27th-best in FBS; Average: .496
Ohio State: Keys to the Game vs. Marshall
Ohio State is 8-1 (.889) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-3rd-best in FBS; Average: .392
Ohio State is 17-3 (.850) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2022 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: .410
Ohio State is 11-2 (.846) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-8th-best in FBS; Average: .441
Ohio State is 7-1 (.875) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .386
Matchup Notes for Marshall vs. Ohio State
Ohio State’s WRs has gained 555 yards on 35 receptions (15.9 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among Big Ten WRs. Marshall’s defense has allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception this season — 22nd-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio State has gained 644 yards on 43 receptions (15.0 YPR) this season — 18th-best among FBS skill players. Marshall’s defense has allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception this season — 22nd-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio State has gained 644 yards on 43 receptions (15.0 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among Big Ten skill players. Marshall’s defense has allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception this season — 22nd-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall has gained 3,361 yards on 302 receptions (just 11.1 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-27th-worst among FBS skill players. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 9.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Marshall has gained 3,361 yards on 302 receptions (just 11.1 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-27th-worst among FBS skill players. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 9.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — best among FBS defenses.
Marshall has gained 3,361 yards on 302 receptions (just 11.1 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-27th-worst among FBS skill players. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 9.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — best among P5 defenses.
Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends
Marshall has gained 3,361 yards on 302 receptions (just 11.1 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-27th-worst among FBS skill players. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 9.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Marshall has gained 3,361 yards on 302 receptions (just 11.1 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-27th-worst among FBS skill players. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 9.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — best among FBS defenses.
Marshall has gained 3,361 yards on 302 receptions (just 11.1 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-27th-worst among FBS skill players. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 9.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — best among P5 defenses.
Marshall’s TEs has 1 receptions in 2 games (just 0.5 per game) this season — 4th-worst among FBS TEs. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 13.0 receptions per game this season — 2nd-best among Big Ten defenses.
Marshall WRs have 4 receptions for 20 or more yards in close and late situations this season– most among FBS Teams
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends
Ohio State WRs have caught 32 touchdown passes in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– most among Big Ten Teams
Ohio State’s WRs has gained 555 yards on 35 receptions (15.9 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among Big Ten WRs. Marshall’s defense has allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception this season — 22nd-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio State has gained 644 yards on 43 receptions (15.0 YPR) this season — 18th-best among FBS skill players. Marshall’s defense has allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception this season — 22nd-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio State has gained 644 yards on 43 receptions (15.0 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among Big Ten skill players. Marshall’s defense has allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception this season — 22nd-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio State Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 1.4 receptions (59 Rec/43 TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best Receptions Per TD among Big Ten Teams; Average: 2.1
Marshall Thundering Herd Defensive Stats & Trends
Marshall has sacked opposing QBs on 15% of pass attempts (8/54) this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 6%
Marshall has averaged 4.0 sacks per game this season– T-3rd-best in FBS; Average: 2.0
Marshall has allowed first downs on 27% of pass attempts since the 2022 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 32%
Marshall has sacked opposing QBs on 15% of pass attempts (8/54) this season– 7th-best in FBS; Average: 7%
Marshall has tackled opponents for a loss on 15 of 78 rushing attempts (19% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: 15%.
Ohio State Buckeyes Defensive Stats & Trends
Ohio State has allowed 6 rushing TDs on 518 carries (86.3 Carries Per TD) since the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 24.7
Ohio State has allowed 3.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (276 yards / 92 touches) this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 5.8
Ohio State opponents has averaged 46.9 Passing Attempts per TD (422 Pass Attempts/9 Passing TDs) since the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 20.7
Ohio State has no interceptions (67 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 38.0
Ohio State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 52% (117 completions/225 attempts) in the 1st half since the 2023 season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 61%
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