The Marshall Thundering Herd (4-0) and the NC State Wolfpack (3-2) meet Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., for a non-conference battle. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (CW Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Marshall vs. NC State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Thundering Herd is unbeaten in 4 games this season, including a 24-17 win and cover as 6.5-point favorites at home against Virginia Tech on Sept. 23. Marshall has covered 2 of 3 games against FBS opponents, with the Over going 2-1 in those outings.
The Wolfpack is coming off a disappointing 13-10 loss at home against Louisville last Friday, pushing at most shops as a 3-point underdog. NC State is 0-4-1 ATS in 5 games overall, cashing the Under in 3 straight, and 4 of the past 5 games this season.
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