Miami at Marshall College Football Picks & Predictions 9/2/2017

Saturday, September 2, 2017

Joan Central Edwards Stadium

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Joan Central Edwards Stadium is the venue for the game between the Miami RedHawks and the Marshall Thundering Herd on Saturday, September 2, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Miami as 5 point favorites. The Thundering Herd were 4-7-1 against the spread last year and their over/under mark was 5-7-0. The RedHawks were 9-4-0 ATS and their over/under record was 4-9-0.

Valuable Miami RedHawks Betting Trends

The Miami RedHawks were 4-9-0 against the over/under last season

The Miami RedHawks were 9-4-0 against the spread last year

Important Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Trends

The Marshall Thundering Herd were 5-7-0 against the over/under last season

The Marshall Thundering Herd were 4-7-1 against the spread last year

Key Miami RedHawks Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Marshall Thundering Herd Injuries

No key injuries to report

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Miami RedHawks ran for 1,778 yards as a team last year, which ranked 103rd in the nation. They ran 481 times, averaging 3.7 yards per rush as a unit. The RedHawks were penalized on offense 88 times for 725 yards last year, which had them 34th in the country in penalties. They were 103rd in Division 1 in points scored with 296. They ran 839 plays last year for 2,998 yards, which ranked them 62nd in the nation in total offense. The RedHawks averaged 5.7 yards per play, which was 69th in college football. As a team they accumulated a total of 254 1st downs last season, ranking them 83rd overall as an offensive unit. Gus Ragland completed 115 throws while attempting 179 passes for a completion percentage of 64.2% last year. He passed for 1,537 yards. He averaged 10.2 adjusted yards per throw and 8.6 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating last season was 166.6.

Defensive Statistics

The RedHawks rush defense gave up 467 attempts for 1,879 yards last season, putting them in 38th place in the country against the run. They had 61 penalties for 644 yards on defense last year. That placed them 55th in Division 1. Miami was 30th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 309. They gave up a total of 4,594 yards on D, which was 27th in the nation. The RedHawks were 39th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Opponent offenses completed 238 throws on 408 attempts against the Miami RedHawks defense last season, ranking them 64th and 60th in the country. The Miami pass defense also surrendered a total of 2,714 yards in the air, which was 42nd overall in total pass defense.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Thundering Herd were 89th in Division 1 in points scored with 317 last year. They ran 834 plays last season for 2,902 yards, which ranked them 66th in the nation in total offense. The Marshall Thundering Herd averaged 5 yards per play, which was 115th in college football. As a team they accumulated a total of 241 1st downs last year, placing them 96th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Marshall ran for 1,298 yards as a team, which ranked 120th in the country. They ran 396 times, averaging 3.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Thundering Herd were penalized on offense 90 times for 922 yards last season, which had them 27th in the nation in penalties. Chase Litton threw for 2,612 yards last season. He completed 231 passes on 371 attempts for a completion percentage of 62.3%. His quarterback rating last year was 137.9. He averaged 7 yards per pass attempt and 7.2 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Marshall was 102nd in the nation in points allowed on defense with 424 last season. They surrendered a total of 5,472 yards on D, which was 85th in Division 1. The Thundering Herd were ranked 112th in yards per play allowed with 6.4. Opposing offenses completed 220 passes on 372 attempts against the Marshall defense last season, placing them 43rd and 40th in the country. The Marshall Thundering Herd pass defense also gave up a total of 3,044 yards through the air, which was 83rd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense allowed 485 attempts for 2,428 yards last year, putting them in 81st place in D-1 against the run. The Thundering Herd committed 82 penalties for 820 yards on the defensive side of the ball last season. That ranked them 111th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's RedHawks/Thundering Herd college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the RedHawks -5

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