Who: Marshall at Appalachian State
Time: September 23, 2021 7:30 EST
Venue: Kidd Brewer Stadium – Boone, NC
Marshall at Appalachian State Odds:
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**Updated 9.23.21 – The current betting line has dropped from a opener of Appalachian Sate -8.5 to -7!
Moneyline: Marshall +250 | App State -320
Spread: Marshall +8.5 (-110) | App State -8.5 (-110)
Total: 57.0 points Under (-110) | Over (-110)
Marshall at Appalachian State Betting Preview
It will be Conference USA vs Sun Belt when the Marshall Thundering Herd (2-1) visit the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-1) on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Both of these teams will compete for conference titles and this will be a good measuring stick for both. This game will air on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. EST.
Through three games, the Marshall offense is averaging 43.7 points per game and 389.0 total yards, 274.3 through the air and 114.7 on the ground. Defensively, the Thundering Herd are allowing just 8.5 points and 281.0 yards, 83.5 passing and 197.5 rushing.
The Appalachian State offense is averaging 33.3 points per game and 270.3 total yards, 152.7 through the air and 117.7 on the ground. Defensively, the Mountaineers are allowing 22.0 points and 378.0 yards, 247.5 passing and 130.5 rushing.
Below is my pick, and preview, for the battle between the Marshall Thundering Herd and Appalachian State Mountaineers.
Marshall at Appalachian State Betting Stats
Marshall
- Marshall are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Marshall’s last 14 games.
- Marshall are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Marshall’s last 5 games on the road.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Marshall’s last 7 games played in September.
- Marshall are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games played on a Thursday.
- Marshall are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing as the underdog.
- Marshall are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Thursday when playing on the road.
Appalachian State
- Appalachian State are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games.
- Appalachian State are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games.
- Appalachian State are 19-1 SU in their last 20 games at home.
- Appalachian State are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Conference USA conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Appalachian State’s last 13 games played in September.
- Appalachian State are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played in week 4.
- Appalachian State are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games played on a Thursday.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Appalachian State’s last 6 games when playing as the favorite.
Marshall at Appalachian State Pick
Last time out, Marshall hosted the East Carolina Pirates and suffered a disappointing 42-38 defeat. The loss itself stings, but even worse is that Marshall led 38-21 entering the fourth quarter before being outscored 21-0 in the final 15 minutes. Grant Wells went 24/39 for 433 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Rasheen Ali ran all over the Pirates to a tune of 189 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries, a 7.9 average. Defensively, the Thundering Herd allowed 563 total yards and recovered one East Carolina fumble.
App State hosted the Elon Phoenix and easily swept aside the FCS opponent, winning 44-10. The Mountaineers led throughout and led by double digits for the entire second half of this one. Chase Brice went 19/25 for 293 yards, one touchdown, and added 10 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Corey Xavier Sutton and Malik Williams combined for 251 yards and one touchdown on 11 receptions. Defensively, App State allowed 291 total yards and forced two Phoenix turnovers, one interception and one fumble.
Marshall vs Appalachian State Series History: Marshall is on a three game winning streak, but App State leads the all-time series 14-9.