Old Dominion Monarchs At Marshall Thundering Herd: College Football Betting Preview And Insights – October 9, 2021

Written By Staff on October 4, 2021Last Updated on November 7, 2021

In a battle between two teams currently on losing streaks, the Marshall Thundering Herd (2-3, 0-1 C-USA) hold a significant advantage as they face the Old Dominion Monarchs (1-4, 0-1 C-USA). With a point spread of -21.5 in their favor, the Thundering Herd are expected to dominate. Both teams have experienced a recent downfall, with Marshall losing three consecutive games and the Monarchs facing the same fate. The projected total score for this matchup is set at 62.5 points.

Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Marshall -21.5 105 -125 62.5 -115 -105

The betting information provided in this article is based on betting data from DraftKings as of October 9, 2021, 12:00 AM ET. Please refer to the table below for the latest betting odds, and if you’d like to place a bet, you can do so by clicking HERE to visit DraftKings Sportsbook.

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Game Information

  • The game will take place on Saturday, October 9, 2021.
  • The game is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • Location: Huntington, West Virginia
  • The name of the stadium is Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Monarchs Player Insights

  • Old Dominion’s Darriel Mack Jr. has been a standout player this season, leading the team with an impressive 753 passing yards, averaging 150.6 yards per game. He has shown accuracy, completing 53.1% of his passes, while also throwing four touchdown passes and five interceptions. Additionally, Mack Jr. has contributed to the team’s success on the ground, gaining 151 rushing yards on 60 carries, averaging 30.2 yards per game, and scoring six rushing touchdowns.
  • So far this year, Lala Davis has rushed for a team-leading 255 yards, averaging 63.8 yards per game. This accomplishment was achieved with 40 carries and has resulted in two touchdowns.
  • So far this season, Jon-Luke Peaker has accumulated 176 yards with 28 carries, averaging 44 yards per game, and has scored one touchdown.
  • Zack Kuntz has emerged as the team’s leading receiver with an impressive total of 239 yards, averaging 47.8 yards per game. His exceptional performance includes 24 receptions and two touchdowns.
  • Ali Jennings has caught 15 passes this year, amassing a total of 178 receiving yards with an average of 35.6 yards per game. Additionally, he has managed to secure one touchdown.
  • Stone Smartt has made 11 receptions, accumulating a total of 105 yards with an average of 21 yards per game.

Monarchs Team Stats

  • The Monarchs have an average of 25.8 points scored this season, while the Thundering Herd have an average of 24.8 points allowed. The difference between their averages is just one point.
  • Old Dominion has a record of 1-1 this season when they score more than 24.8 points.
  • The Thundering Herd score an average of 37.8 points per game, which is 6.4 points higher than the Monarchs’ average points allowed per game (31.4).
  • Old Dominion has a 1-2 record when opponents score fewer than 37.8 points.
  • This season, the Monarchs offense has maintained an average of 352 yards per game, which is only 11.6 yards shy of the 340.4 yards allowed by the Thundering Herd defense.
  • The Monarchs currently hold the 110th position in college football for sacks conceded, with a total of 11. In their upcoming game, they will face off against the Thundering Herd, who are ranked first in the category of bringing down opposing quarterbacks, with a total of 15 sacks.

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Monarchs Betting Insights

  • This year, Old Dominion has achieved a record of 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie against the spread.
  • The Monarchs haven’t won against the spread in games where they are 21.5-point underdogs or greater, with a record of 0-1-1.
  • This season, Old Dominion games have exceeded the over/under final combined score three times.
  • The Monarchs were defeated in their previous game with a final score of 28-21 against the UTEP Miners, unable to meet the spread as 5.5-point underdogs.
  • The total points scored by both teams added up to 49, surpassing the expected total of 48.5 points.

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