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 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 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 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
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.