UL Monroe Warhawks vs Marshall Thundering Herd Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UL Monroe Warhawks vs Marshall Thundering Herd

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Thundering Herd (-10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47

Joan C. Edwards Stadium is the location where the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-3) will meet the UL Monroe Warhawks (5-2) on Saturday, November 2, 2024. UL Monroe is 10.0-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 47.

The UL Monroe Warhawks come into this matchup with a record of 5-2 for this year. In their last matchup, the Warhawks faced the South Alabama Jaguars and went home with a loss by a final score of 46-17. On the day, they ran 61 plays which gave them a total of 387 yards. The UL Monroe Warhawks ran the rock 37 times and tallied 238 yards, which came out to an average of 6.4 yds per attempt. On the ground, the Warhawks conceded 355 yards on 48 tries, which averages out to 7.4 yds per run allowed. UL Monroe surrendered 18 completions on 30 tries for a total of 168 yds, and a completion rate of 60.0%.

The Warhawks have earned 2,066 total yards for this campaign. In terms of scoring touchdowns, UL Monroe has amassed 6 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 7 times. UL Monroe has accumulated 102 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 49 infractions for 349 yards. As a unit they're holding an average of 168.0 yards on the ground ranking them 60th in Division 1. When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the UL Monroe Warhawks are sitting at 22.0 points per game.

The Warhawks are ranked 68th in college football in terms of their opponents scoring, conceding 23.7 PPG. The opposition is running for 4.6 yards per attempt on the ground and 180.6 rushing yards per contest on the season. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,264 yards via the ground game in 7 outings. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Warhawks are giving up 1,307 yards which has them sitting in 13th in D-1. They have yielded 186.7 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 56.0%. In total, they are granting 367.3 yards per contest which ranks them 70th in the country. They have allowed 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as 15 touchdowns via the ground game.

Get all of our College Football Picks Against the Spread

The Thundering Herd head into this game 4-3 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Thundering Herd got the win with a final of 35-20 when they faced the Georgia State Panthers. Marshall ended up running for 8.0 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 295 yards on 37 carries. The Thundering Herd finished the contest with a total of 427 yards while running 57 plays (7.5 yards per play). The Thundering Herd pass defense allowed a completion rate of 58.3%, surrendering 209 yards on 21 for 36 through the air. Marshall allowed 36 rushing attempts for 218 yards (6.1 yds per carry).

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Thundering Herd sit 54th in Division 1 scoring 30.0 points per contest. The Marshall Thundering Herd hold an average of 384.6 yards per game, which is good for 76th in D-1. The Marshall offense has totaled 356 yds of penalties on 42 infractions, which is good for 95th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 3 picks while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 137 first downs. For the year so far, the Thundering Herd currently sit at 1,187 yards through the air along with holding an average of 169.6 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 122nd in college football. They have an average of 215.0 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,505 yards for the season.

Marshall has surrendered a total of 1,265 rushing yards (180.7 yards per outing) and 13 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the year. They have surrendered 9 touchdowns via the pass as well as 219.1 yards per game, ranking them 68th in D-1. Their defense has totaled 3 fumbles and 5 interceptions on the year. The Thundering Herd defense has been on the field for 508 plays, which has them sitting 57th in the country. The Thundering Herd are relinquishing 26.3 points per contest, which has them ranked 81st in the nation. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 184 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Thundering Herd -10.0

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here