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Marshall Thundering Herd Favored to Win Against App State Mountaineers in Sun Belt Conference Showdown

Game time: October 5, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET

Venue: Joan C. Edwards Stadium — Huntington, WV

Article updated Oct 3, 6:05 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In Week 6 of the college football season, the App State Mountaineers will be taking on the Marshall Thundering Herd in a Sun Belt Conference game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Game outlook

In Week 6 of the college football season, the App State Mountaineers will be taking on the Marshall Thundering Herd in a Sun Belt Conference game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Both teams are in need of a win, with the Mountaineers coming off a tough loss to South Alabama and the Thundering Herd looking to build off a recent win against Western Michigan. Marshall is favored to win by 3 points according to the current betting line, making this game one to watch exclusively on ESPN+.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mountaineers +135 | Thundering Herd -155

Spread: Mountaineers +3 (-110) | Thundering Herd -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 58.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marshall will win straight-up is 61%.

Appalachian St. Mountaineers

The App State Mountaineers are looking to improve following a 48-14 loss to South Alabama. Quarterback Joey Aguilar struggled, going 21-of-40 for 266 yards with a passing touchdown and an interception. The offense had trouble converting on third and fourth downs. Defensively, the team gave up 48 points on 474 total yards. They are tied for 100th in offense, scoring an average of 23.3 points per game, and rank 126th in defense, allowing 35.8 points per game. The Mountaineers have a power ranking of 58 and are currently 2-2 (1-3 ATS) this season. No injuries to report.

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Marshall Thundering Herd Analysis

The Marshall Thundering Herd recently secured a 24-13 home victory over the Western Michigan Broncos, with quarterback AJ Turner leading the team to success with impressive stats both passing and rushing. The offense performed well with strong yards per pass and rushing attempt averages. The defense also showed signs of improvement, forcing a turnover and holding Western Michigan to limited passing yardage. Despite their current offensive ranking at #97, the team is averaging 29.5 points per game, while their defense is looking to improve as they are allowing 25.8 points per game. There are no current injuries reported for the team. The Thundering Herd have a power ranking of 115 and a 2-2 record overall, with Appalachian St. having a history of 1-2 in their last 3 matchups against Marshall.

Marshall Thundering Herd Favored to Cover the Spread with Strong Performance Predicted

The Marshall Thundering Herd are poised to deliver a strong performance in this upcoming game, as they have demonstrated superiority in various aspects of their gameplay. With Stone Earle leading the passing attack and boasting seven touchdown passes on 98 attempts, the Thundering Herd exhibit a potent offensive strategy. In contrast, Joey Aguilar has recorded six touchdown passes on 164 attempts for Appalachian State. Christian Fitzpatrick has emerged as a standout player in the offensive skill positions for Marshall. Notably, Marshall holds a 4-0 record against the spread, while Appalachian State stands at 1-3 this season. Therefore, it is recommended to favor the Marshall Thundering Herd to cover the spread in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Mountaineers vs Thundering Herd archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mountaineers vs Thundering Herd matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Appalachian St. Mountaineers+110 → +135Moved
  • Moneyline · Marshall Thundering Herd-129 → -158Moved
  • Spread · Appalachian St. Mountaineers+2.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Marshall Thundering Herd-2.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over58 (-110) → 56.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under58 (-110) → 56.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Appalachian St. Mountaineers
1-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Marshall Thundering Herd
1-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-03T22:05:55.550Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The App State Mountaineers are looking to improve following a 48-14 loss to South Alabama. Quarterback Joey Aguilar struggled, going 21-of-40 for 266 yards with a passing touchdown and an interception. The offense had trouble converting on third and fourth downs. Defensively, the team gave up 48 points on 474 total yards. They are tied for 100th in offense, scoring an average of 23.3 points per game, and rank 126th in defense, allowing 35.8 points per game. The Mountaineers have a power ranking of 58 and are currently 2-2 (1-3 ATS) this season. No injuries to report.

The Marshall Thundering Herd recently secured a 24-13 home victory over the Western Michigan Broncos, with quarterback AJ Turner leading the team to success with impressive stats both passing and rushing. The offense performed well with strong yards per pass and rushing attempt averages. The defense also showed signs of improvement, forcing a turnover and holding Western Michigan to limited passing yardage. Despite their current offensive ranking at #97, the team is averaging 29.5 points per game, while their defense is looking to improve as they are allowing 25.8 points per game. There are no current injuries reported for the team. The Thundering Herd have a power ranking of 115 and a 2-2 record overall, with Appalachian St. having a history of 1-2 in their last 3 matchups against Marshall.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-11-04Marshall Thundering Herd 9 · Appalachian St. Mountaineers 31
  • 2022-11-12Appalachian St. Mountaineers 21 · Marshall Thundering Herd 28
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Appalachian St. Mountaineers 52-37

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Appalachian St. Mountaineers 52-37 on October 5, 2024, a 15-point decision in the series. Marshall Thundering Herd's strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 21-14. Against SportsJaw's recorded Appalachian St. Mountaineers +3 (-110) spread, Marshall Thundering Herd covered, while the 89 combined points finished over the recorded total of 56.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Teddy718Spread · Marshall Thundering Herd -2 (-110)Win
  • BrycetTotal · Over 58 (-110)Win
  • MackintoshSpread · Marshall Thundering Herd -3 (-110)Win
  • StevedTotal · Over 58 (-110)Win
  • EljefeSpread · Marshall Thundering Herd -3 (-110)Win
  • JohnTharpSpread · Appalachian St. Mountaineers +3 (-110)Loss
  • 1188460207Spread · Appalachian St. Mountaineers +3 (-110)Loss
  • Hustle$Spread · Marshall Thundering Herd -3 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Marshall Thundering Herd -3 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 57 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Marshall Thundering Herd -3 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 57 (-110)Win