- Marshall Thundering Herd is a -13.5 point favorite vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
- Middle Tennessee vs. Marshall Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
Middle Tennessee (1-0) visit Joan C. Edwards Stadium to take on Marshall (0-1) on Sep. 12 in Huntington, WV. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Marshall Thundering Herd are betting favorites in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).
The Middle Tennessee vs. Marshall Over/Under is 56.5 total points.
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Middle Tennessee vs. Marshall Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Middle Tennessee | +13.5 -108 | 56.5 -105 | +425 |
| Marshall | -13.5 -110 | 56.5 -112 | -550 |
Middle Tennessee vs Marshall Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Marshall will win this game with 75.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and the Marshall Thundering Herd, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Middle Tennessee vs Marshall Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Marshall will cover the spread with 65.6% 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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Middle Tennessee Best Bets Today
- Middle Tennessee has hit the Game Total Over in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Middle Tennessee has hit the Team Total Over in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- Middle Tennessee have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.65 Units / 22% ROI)
- Middle Tennessee have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.00 Units / 14% ROI)
- Middle Tennessee has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.85 Units / 41% ROI)
Marshall Best Bets Today
- Marshall has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.47 Units / 35% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
- Marshall have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.80 Units / 49% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+2.05 Units / 16% ROI)
Middle Tennessee Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Middle Tennessee is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 5.56% ROI
- Middle Tennessee is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.12 Units / -100% ROI
- Middle Tennessee is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 92.59% ROI
Marshall Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Marshall Thundering Herd is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.12 Units / -100% ROI).
- Marshall is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% 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
Middle Tennessee: Keys to the Game vs. Marshall
Middle Tennessee was 2-9 (.182) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-17th-worst in FBS; Average: .442
Middle Tennessee was 1-9 (.100) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– 5th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .385
Middle Tennessee was 2-6 (.250) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– T-20th-worst in FBS; Average: .536
Middle Tennessee was 2-9 (.182) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-12th-worst in FBS; Average: .479
Marshall: Keys to the Game vs. Middle Tennessee
Marshall was undefeated (8-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .591
Marshall was undefeated (8-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628
Marshall was 7-2 (.778) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .632
Marshall was 10-3 (.769) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– 12th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .584
Matchup Notes for Middle Tennessee vs. Marshall
Marshall’s RBs averaged 9.8 yards after the catch last season — T-21st-best among FBS RBs. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 11.8 RAC to RBs last season — T-6th-worst among FBS defenses.
Marshall’s RBs averaged 9.8 yards after the catch last season — T-21st-best among FBS RBs. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 12.8 RAC last season — T-14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Marshall’s WRs has averaged just 11.8 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-32nd-worst among FBS WRs. Middle Tennessee’s defense has allowed 13.6 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Middle Tennessee’s offense threw for 3,193 passing yards in 12 games (266.1 YPG) last season — T-26th-best among FBS offenses. Marshall’s defense allowed 261.7 passing yards per game last season — 5th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Middle Tennessee’s QBs threw for 3,166 passing yards in 12 games (263.8 YPG) last season — 27th-best among FBS teams. Marshall’s defense allowed 261.7 passing yards per game last season — 5th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Middle Tennessee’s QBs threw for 3,166 passing yards in 12 games (263.8 YPG) last season — 27th-best among FBS teams. Marshall’s defense allowed 261.7 passing yards per game last season — 10th-worst among FBS defenses.
Middle Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends
Middle Tennessee’s offense threw for 3,193 passing yards in 12 games (266.1 YPG) last season — T-26th-best among FBS offenses. Marshall’s defense allowed 261.7 passing yards per game last season — 5th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Middle Tennessee’s QBs threw for 3,166 passing yards in 12 games (263.8 YPG) last season — 27th-best among FBS teams. Marshall’s defense allowed 261.7 passing yards per game last season — 5th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Middle Tennessee’s QBs threw for 3,166 passing yards in 12 games (263.8 YPG) last season — 27th-best among FBS teams. Marshall’s defense allowed 261.7 passing yards per game last season — 10th-worst among FBS defenses.
Middle Tennessee’s RBs averaged 9.2 yards after the catch last season — T-32nd-best among FBS RBs. Marshall’s defense allowed 14.6 RAC last season — 2nd-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Middle Tennessee’s offense threw for 3,193 passing yards in 12 games (266.1 YPG) last season — T-26th-best among FBS offenses. Marshall’s defense allowed 261.7 passing yards per game last season — 10th-worst among FBS defenses.
Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends
Marshall RBs averaged 7.3 Yards per Carry (550 yards/75 carries) in the 4th quarter last season– T-3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2
Marshall’s RBs averaged 9.8 yards after the catch last season — T-21st-best among FBS RBs. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 11.8 RAC to RBs last season — T-6th-worst among FBS defenses.
Marshall RBs averaged 7.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (601 yards / 81 touches) in the 4th quarter last season– 5th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.5
Marshall’s RBs averaged 9.8 yards after the catch last season — T-21st-best among FBS RBs. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 12.8 RAC last season — T-14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Marshall WRs caught 5 touchdown passes in close and late situations last season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Middle Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends
Middle Tennessee allowed 31 TD passes last season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Middle Tennessee allowed 5.4 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 5 INT) last season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8
Middle Tennessee allowed 17 TD passes in the Red Zone last season– T-3rd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Middle Tennessee allowed first downs on 41% of pass attempts last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 32%
Middle Tennessee allowed 31 TD passes last season– most in FBS
Marshall Defensive Stats & Trends
Marshall allowed passes of 40+ yards on 19 of 365 attempts (5%) last season– worst in FBS; Average: 2%
Marshall allowed 14.6 yards per completion (3,140 yards/215 completions) last season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.8
Marshall allowed passes of 40+ yards on 19 of 365 attempts (5%) last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2%
Marshall allowed 49.9 receiving yards per game (599/12) to RBs last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 25.1
Marshall tackled opponents for a loss on 9 of 37 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.
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