Marshall at Western Kentucky College Football Parlay 9/29/2018

Saturday, September 29, 2018

L. T. Smith Stadium

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers host the Marshall Thundering Herd at L. T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, September 29, 2018. The opening line for this game has Marshall as 8 point favorites. The Hilltoppers have an over/under record of 1-3-0 and they are 3-1-0 against the spread. The Thundering Herd have an ATS record of 1-2-0 while their over/under record is 2-1-0.

Valuable Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Trends

The Marshall Thundering Herd are 2-1-0 against the over/under

The Marshall Thundering Herd are 1-2-0 against the spread

Important Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Trends

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 1-3-0 against the over/under

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 3-1-0 against the spread

Key Marshall Thundering Herd Injuries

09/19/18 DL Ryan Bee Undisclosed is probable Saturday vs NC State

Key Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Injuries

09/22/18 OL Cole Spencer Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Ball State
09/20/18 RB D'Andre Ferby Undisclosed is out for season
09/20/18 RB Marquez Trigg Transferred has left team
09/18/18 QB Davis Shanley None has been named the starter Saturday vs Ball State
09/18/18 QB Drew Eckels Upper Body is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Ball State
09/16/18 QB Steven Duncan Suspension is questionable Saturday vs Ball State
08/08/18 RB Jakairi Moses Knee is out indefinitely

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Marshall Thundering Herd have run for 314 yards as a team, which ranks 127th in college football. They've run 88 times, averaging 3.6 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Thundering Herd have been penalized on offense 19 times for 152 yards so far this season, which has them 95th in the country in penalties. They are 104th in the nation in points scored with 87. They have run 207 plays this season for 1,134 yards, which ranks them 77th in Division 1 in total offense. The Thundering Herd average 5.5 yards per play, which is 86th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 56 1st downs this year, placing them 123rd overall as an offensive unit. Isaiah Green averages 6.9 yards per pass attempt and 6.8 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 69 passes on 119 attempts for a completion percentage of 58%. His quarterback rating this year is 127.5. He has thrown for 820 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Thundering Herd rush defense has allowed 108 attempts for 351 yards this year, putting them in 13th place in D-1 against the run. Marshall has committed 18 penalties for 136 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 18th in college football. They are 49th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 81. They have surrendered a total of 1,133 yards on D, which is 27th in the country. The Thundering Herd are ranked 62nd in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Opposing offenses have completed 55 passes on 105 attempts against the Marshall Thundering Herd defense this season, placing them 26th and 37th in Division 1. The Marshall pass defense has also given up a total of 782 yards through the air, which is 57th overall in total pass defense.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Hilltoppers are 113th in the country in points scored with 76. They have run 292 plays this year for 1,568 yards, which ranks them 39th in Division 1 in total offense. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers average 5.4 yards per play, which is 95th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 87 1st downs this season, ranking them 54th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Western Kentucky has run for 528 yards as a unit, which ranks 94th in college football. They've run 148 times, averaging 3.6 yards per rush as a unit. Western Kentucky has been penalized on offense 29 times for 274 yards so far this year, which has them 37th in the country in penalties. Steven Duncan has passed for 114 yards this year. He's completed 15 throws while attempting 21 passes for a completion percentage of 71.4%. His quarterback rating this season is 138.9. He averages 5.2 adjusted yards per throw and 5.4 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Western Kentucky is 82nd in the country in points surrendered on defense with 105. They have given up a total of 1,529 yards on D, which is 84th in D-1. The Hilltoppers are 81st in yards per play allowed with 5.6. Opponent offenses have completed 66 throws on 126 attempts against the Western Kentucky defense this season, ranking them 56th and 77th in the nation. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers pass defense has also surrendered a total of 812 yards in the air, which is 65th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 146 attempts for 717 yards this season, putting them in 93rd place in the country against the run. The Hilltoppers have had 29 penalties for 268 yards on defense this year. That places them 103rd in college football.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Hilltoppers +8 and over 48 total points

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