Marshall vs. Appalachian State Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Oct. 5

On Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, the Marshall Thundering Herd (2-2) will take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-2).

The Thundering Herd are the favorites (-3) in their game versus the Mountaineers, with the over/under being 58 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Thundering Herd are -160 and the Mountaineers are +132.)

Read on for our betting primer for this season, and find all of our expert picks here, too!

Spread

Marshall -3 vs. Appalachian State

Bet $20, Payout $36.95

Marshall vs. Appalachian State Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Thundering Herd (-3)
  • Moneyline: Thundering Herd (-160), Mountaineers (+132)
  • Total: 58 points

Marshall vs. Appalachian State Betting Stats and Info

In four opportunities, the Thundering Herd have won four games against the spread. The Thundering Herd have won all two games against the spread when favored by 3 points or more. Marshall won both of the games it has played as the moneyline favorite this season. Appalachian State has one win against the spread so far this season (1-2-0). Against the spread, the Mountaineers are winless in one game when underdogs by 3 points or more. Appalachian State has played a game as an underdog on the moneyline in one game so far this season, and failed to pick up the victory.

Marshall vs. Appalachian State Recent Stats and Trends

Marshall Thundering Herd

Appalachian State Mountaineers

Marshall vs. Appalachian State Key Players

Marshall Thundering Herd

  • Stone Earle has 537 passing yards (134.3 per game) and a 55.1% completion percentage (54-for-98) while throwing seven touchdowns and one interception. He also has 162 yards on the ground on 45 attempts , averaging 40.5 yards per game.
  • A.J. Turner has churned out a team-best 378 rushing yards (94.5 YPG) plus one touchdown.
  • Christian Fitzpatrick has 14 receptions for a team-high 246 yards (61.5 per game) and three touchdowns.
  • Elijah Metcalf has 19 catches for 192 yards (48 per game) and three touchdowns.
  • Carl Chester has collected 69 yards on six receptions with two touchdowns, averaging 17.3 yards per game.
  • This season Michael Green leads the team with 4.5 sacks and has added four TFL and eight tackles.
  • Landyn Watson has racked up 13 tackles and one TFL to lead the team in tackles so far.
  • Jordan Reagan has a team-high one interception and has tacked on one pass defended in four games this season.

Appalachian State Mountaineers

  • This year Joey Aguilar has put up 1,230 passing yards (307.5 per game) while going 93-for-165 (56.4%) and throwing for six touchdowns with three interceptions.
  • Anderson Castle has run for a team-high 184 yards on 39 attempts (46 yards per game) and one touchdown. He also has 62 receiving yards on 11 catches .
  • Kanye Roberts has run for 101 yards on 27 carries (25.3 yards per game).
  • Kaedin Robinson has been targeted 38 times and has 24 catches, leading his team with 375 yards (93.8 per game).
  • Christan Horn has hauled in 14 catches for 291 yards (72.8 per game) and one touchdown.
  • Makai Jackson has caught 16 passes on 32 targets for 196 yards and two touchdowns.
  • This season Thomas Davis leads the team with 2.5 sacks and has added one TFL and seven tackles.
  • DJ Burks’ 21 tackles and two TFL make him the team’s leading tackler.
  • In terms of picks, Seth Robertson leads the team with one interception this season and has added three tackles and one pass defended.