- The Marshall is a -9 point favorite vs. Georgia State
- The Georgia State vs. Marshall Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN2
The Georgia State Panthers (2-3) visit Joan C. Edwards Stadium to take on the Marshall Thundering Herd (3-3) on Oct. 17 in Huntington, WV. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.
Marshall is a betting favorite in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -9 (-110).
The Georgia State vs. Marshall Over/Under is 51.5 total points.
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Georgia State vs. Marshall Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Georgia State | +9 -110 | 51.5 -110 | +270 |
| Marshall | -9 -110 | 51.5 -110 | -350 |
Georgia State vs Marshall Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Marshall will win this game with 72.9% 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 Georgia State and Marshall, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Georgia State vs Marshall Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Marshall will cover the spread with 65.8% 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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Georgia State Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Georgia State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- Georgia State has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
- Georgia State have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.75 Units / 27% ROI)
- Georgia State have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.70 Units / 23% ROI)
- Georgia State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.20 Units / 2% ROI)
Marshall Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Marshall have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 5 games at home (+5.15 Units / 88% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+4.45 Units / 76% ROI)
- Marshall have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games (+2.25 Units / 17% ROI)
Georgia State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Georgia State is 1-4 against the spread this college football season (-3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI).
- Georgia State is 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.3 Units / -26% ROI
- Georgia State is 2-3 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI
- Georgia State is 3-2 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
Marshall Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Marshall is 5-0 against the spread this college football season (+5 Units / 75.19% ROI).
- Marshall is 2-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -17.32% ROI
- Marshall is 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
- Marshall is 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI
Georgia State: Keys to the Game vs. Marshall
Georgia State is 1-9 (.100) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: .461
Georgia State is 1-6 (.143) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-12th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .330
Georgia State is 1-6 (.143) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-21st-worst in FBS; Average: .388
Georgia State is 1-9 (.100) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .390
Marshall: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia State
Marshall is undefeated (9-0) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .611
Marshall is 3-7 (.300) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .445
Marshall is undefeated (9-0) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .653
Marshall is 5-2 (.714) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-13th-best in FBS; Average: .506
Matchup Notes for Georgia State vs. Marshall
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Georgia State Offensive Stats & Trends
Georgia State RBs have been targeted 9.2 times per game (46/5) this season– 3rd-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.3
Georgia State QBs have rushed for 8 TDs in the 1st quarter since the 2023 season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams
Georgia State QBs have averaged just -5.7 Yards per Carry (-40 yards/7 carries) in the 1st half this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 3.3
Georgia State RBs have been targeted 5.6 times per game (28/5) in the 2nd half this season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 1.9
Georgia State RBs had 5 receptions in the 4th quarter last week– T-most among FBS Teams
Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends
Marshall WRs have caught 5 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter this season– T-most among FBS Teams
Marshall QBs have fumbled 8 times in close and late situations since the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams
Marshall Skill Players have averaged just 15.5 receptions per game (93/6) this season– T-28th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 19.0
Marshall QBs have fumbled 9 times in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Marshall RBs have averaged 5.4 Yards per Carry (2,301 yards/428 carries) since the 2023 season– T-33rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1
Georgia State Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
Georgia State has allowed a Completion Pct of 92% (23 completions/25 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 62%
Georgia State has allowed a Completion Pct of 92% (23 completions/25 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 62%
Georgia State has allowed a Completion Pct of 79% (11 completions/14 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 53%
Georgia State has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 11 rushing attempts on 3rd and short this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.
Georgia State has allowed a Completion Pct of 79% (11 completions/14 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 56%
Marshall Thundering Herd Defensive Stats & Trends
Marshall sacked opponents 7 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Marshall has tackled opponents for a loss on 5 of 19 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.
Marshall opponents has averaged 9.5 Passing Attempts per TD (19 Pass Attempts/2 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone this season– T-6th-best in FBS; Average: 3.9
Marshall opponents has averaged 9.5 Passing Attempts per TD (19 Pass Attempts/2 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone this season– 5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.8
Marshall has sacked opponents 9 times in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-most in FBS
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