Appalachian St. has had a peculiar start to their season. They went from playing two games in five days, to not playing for 16 days due to the hurricane last week that postponed their game against Liberty. This team has dealt with a natural disaster in the area, so the off the field distractions are very real. Marshall faced Appalachian St. last year during a five-game losing streak and were blown out 31-9, so revenge is on their minds. Marshall QB Stone Earle has been a better running threat than he has been through the air. Marshall is averaging just 18 PPG in their last three games, and App. St. the same, 18 PPG of offense in their last three. Take the UNDER.
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Thundering Herd vs. Mountaineers Spread Picks
Get this week's Thundering Herd vs. Mountaineers point spread picks, including expert ATS picks, computer model projections, betting consensus trends, matchup analysis, key wagering angles, and the latest odds insights for the upcoming game between Thundering Herd vs. Mountaineers.
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 61% of the public bets were on Marshall Thundering Herd on the -4 ATS. And, 54% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Marshall would win by a score of 29.5 to 27.4 with Marshall winning on the moneyline, Appalachian State winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 68% of the public bets were on Marshall Thundering Herd on the -3 ATS. And, 56% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Marshall would win by a score of 32.0 to 26.8 with Marshall winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Appalachian State at Marshall
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 69% of the public bets were on App State Mountaineers on the -3 ATS. And, 51% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Appalachian State would win by a score of 30.4 to 27.3 with Appalachian State winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Marshall at Appalachian State
This is a big game from the standpoint of the winner becoming one more win from bowl eligibility. The records are even, but Marshall has played the tougher schedule. Appalachian St. has been able to score, but the defense gives it all back as the Mountaineers are allowing better than 30ppg. Appalachian St. has suffered in Conference games over the last two years where they are 1-11 ATS. This team is just 3-16 ATS as a favorite in their last 19, and just 10-9 SU. I think this is a tossup game, and with Appalachian St.'s recent lack of success in conference games, a big opening and plus-value on Marshall to win. I like Marshall on the moneyline.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 64% of the public bets were on App State Mountaineers on the -2 ATS. And, 50% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Marshall would win by a score of 23.6 to 23.3, Marshall winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
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Appalachian State at Marshall
This should be a hotly contested game between a pair of teams entering at 5-4, each needing just one win for Bowl eligibility. Marshall has struggled offensively all season. Since scoring 31 points in a loss to Bowling Green, the Thundering Herd has averaged just 16.5 PPG and a woeful 12.5 PPG in their last six. The good news is the Herd has allowed just 13.7 PPG in the six games, all six staying UNDER the total. Appalachian St. has now played four of its last five games UNDER the total. I think this total is too high for a pair of teams that are lacking high-scoring games. Games between 5-4 teams are usually played intensely, which typically means the defenses step up. These games have played 65% ATS to the under. Make the play UNDER the total.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 53% of the public bets were on App State Mountaineers on the -7 ATS. And, 62% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Appalachian State would win by a score of 29.7 to 26.1 with Appalachian State winning on the moneyline, Marshall winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
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