Game Day Showdown: Marshall Thundering Herd Battles Buckeyes – Predictions, Odds & Expert Insights for Week 4!
After a week off, the Ohio State Buckeyes are set to face the Marshall Thundering Herd at home, continuing their relatively easy non-conference schedule.
Though they haven’t played any significant opponents this season, the Buckeyes have excelled on both offense and defense. Offensively, they’re averaging over 540 yards per game, while defensively, they haven’t allowed a touchdown or even let opponents enter the Red Zone.
Let’s explore this matchup from a betting perspective.
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Game Details and Viewing Information:
- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Time: 12 PM EST
- Location: The Horseshoe, Columbus, OH
- TV/Streaming: FOX
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Latest Odds for Marshall vs. Ohio State:
- Moneyline: N/A
- Spread: Buckeyes -40 (-110)
- Total: 52.5
Odds courtesy of BetMGM
Best Bet from NBC Sports Bet: Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is confident in taking the Buckeyes against the spread: “The spread is 40, and I’m going with the Buckeyes. Will Howard looks solid, but Jeremiah Smith’s massive catch radius and breakaway speed elevate the offense alongside Quinshon Junkins and Treveyon Henderson. Defensively, they’ll shut down Marshall’s struggling offense.”
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BetMGM Trading Desk Insights: “USC-Michigan and Tennessee-Oklahoma will see the most action this Saturday. The book is counting on the underdogs. Michigan and Oklahoma could define our entire Saturday,” says Seamus Magee, Trading Manager at BetMGM.
Most Bet Games:
- Tennessee-Oklahoma
- USC-Michigan
- Illinois-Nebraska
Most Bet Teams (by tickets):
- Tennessee -7
- USC -6
- Illinois +7.5
Quarterback Matchup:
- Marshall: Stone Earle – Completing 44.2% of his passes with 228 yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT.
- Ohio State: Will Howard – Completing 64.8% of his passes with 520 yards, 4 TDs, and 0 INTs.
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Player Notes and Recent Stats:
- Ohio State has yet to allow a touchdown this season and hasn’t permitted a snap inside the Red Zone.
- Freshman star Jeremiah Smith is the first Buckeyes receiver to record over 200 receiving yards in his first two games.
- Ohio State’s offense averages 543.5 yards per game, outscoring opponents 108-6.
- Marshall aims for their second win against a Top 10 team in three years, having upset Notre Dame in 2022.
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