They Myrtle Beach Bowl is set for Monday afternoon when the Marshall Thundering Herd (8-4) and UConn Huskies (6-6) go for the win. Marshall is making their 19th bowl appearance but are looking to end a three-game bowl losing streak. UConn is back in a bowl for the first time since 2015 and are looking to win their first bowl game since 2009. Below is my college football pick for Marshall vs UConn.
Marshall vs UConn Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | UConn +9.5 |
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This game will be played at Brooks Stadium at 2:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 19, 2022.
Why Bet UConn +9.5
✅ UConn is 7-1 against the spread in their last eight games played.
✅ The Huskies have won five of their last seven games.
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UConn Huskies
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| MARSH | Passing | UCONN |
|---|---|---|
| 14.9 | CMP | 21.4 |
| 25.6 | ATT | 34.9 |
| 58.3 | CMP% | 61.3 |
| 181.1 | Y/G | 223.8 |
| 7.1 | Y/A | 6.4 |
| 2.1 | TD/G | 1.3 |
Defense/Offense
| MARSH | Passing | UCONN |
|---|---|---|
| 16.8 | CMP | 17.2 |
| 29.4 | ATT | 31 |
| 57.3 | CMP% | 55.4 |
| 199.1 | Y/G | 202.3 |
| 6.8 | Y/A | 6.5 |
| 1.2 | TD/G | 1.9 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| MARSH | Rushing | UCONN |
|---|---|---|
| 39.2 | ATT | 35.4 |
| 201.7 | Y/G | 135.3 |
| 5.2 | Y/A | 3.8 |
| 1.6 | TD/G | 1.3 |
Defense/Offense
| MARSH | Rushing | UCONN |
|---|---|---|
| 40.5 | ATT | 39.2 |
| 179.0 | Y/G | 198.3 |
| 4.4 | Y/A | 5.1 |
| 1.6 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Special Teams
| MARSH | Special Teams | UCONN |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Punts-GM | 4.9 |
| 42.5 | Punt Avg | 42.8 |
| 2.5 | Kick Ret GM | 1.4 |
| 25.2 | Kick Ret Avg | 28.9 |
| 1.3 | Punt Ret GM | 2.8 |
| 7.1 | Punt Ret Avg | 7.4 |
Betting Trends
| MARSH | Betting Trends | UCONN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 26.33 | Avg Score | 26.67 |
| 18 | Avg Opp Score | 25.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 20.33 | Avg Score | 25.33 |
| 7.33 | Avg Opp Score | 15.33 |
| MARSH | Betting Trends | UCONN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 20.8 | Avg Score | 22.8 |
| 15.6 | Avg Opp Score | 21 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 19.8 | Avg Score | 21.8 |
| 14.4 | Avg Opp Score | 21.6 |
| MARSH | Betting Trends | UCONN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
| 4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
| 20.9 | Avg Score | 19 |
| 17 | Avg Opp Score | 27.9 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 8-2-0 |
| 27.9 | Avg Score | 21 |
| 18.9 | Avg Opp Score | 23.9 |
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Marshall Thundering Herd
Last time out, Marshall hosted Georgia State and earned a tough 28-23 win. The Panthers jumped out to a 10-0 second quarter lead, but Marshall fought back and led 14-10 at the half. Georgia State retook the lead heading into the fourth quarter, but the Thundering Herd scored 14 of the final 20 points to get the win.
Cam Fancher went 18/28 for 208 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Khalan Laborn ran the ball 11 times for 100 yards, a 9.1 average, and two touchdowns in the win. Defensively, Marshall allowed 365 total yards and did not force any Georgia State turnovers.
Through 12 games, Marshall is scoring 24.2 points per game and gaining 405.8 yards, 200.3 through the air and 205.6 on the ground. Defensively, the Thundering Herd allow 16.2 points and 292.8 yards, 204.0 passing and 88.8 rushing.
UConn Huskies
UConn ended their regular season with a 34-17 loss at Army. The Huskies led 10-7 late in the second quarter, and 17-13 midway through the third, but Army kept fighting and eventually took the lead. Just 13 seconds after falling behind in the third quarter, the Black Knights took a 20-17 lead and never looked back.
Zion Turner wet 14/24 for 116 yards, zero touchdowns, two interceptions, and added one touchdown on the ground. Defensively, UConn allowed 320 total yards and did not force an Army turnover.
After 12 games, UConn is scoring 19.8 points per game and gaining 301.8 yards, 106.9 through the air and 194.9 on the ground. Defensively, the Huskies allow 26.1 points and 386.9 yards, 220.6 passing and 166.3 rushing.
