Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Boise State Broncos – NCAA Football Free Preview

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The Broncos of Boise State (-11) are gearing up to welcome the Marshall Thundering Herd to Albertsons Stadium. ESPN2 has the TV rights and this Friday game is scheduled to start at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Betting Preview: Marshall Thundering Herd at Boise State Broncos

Marshall is a live dog and is currently getting 11 points in this game. The Thundering Herd are also receiving +325 moneyline odds while the Broncos are -450. This matchup should provide several decent live betting opportunities, and Vegas has set the over/under (O/U) at 55 points.

Sharp bettors tend to be siding with both the Thundering Herd and the under. The line originally opened at -12 and the O/U was set initially at 56.5.

The Thundering Herd are 0-1 against the spread (ATS) and have recorded 0.0 units so far in 2019. The team’s recorded an Over-Under mark of 1-0.

The Broncos have gained 2.1 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 1-0 ATS and also have an O/U record of 1-0.

The Thundering Herd have gone 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2019 while the Broncos are also 1-0 SU.

The Thundering Herd are hoping to stay undefeated after a 56-17 victory over VMI last week. the Thundering Herd completed 24-of-36 passes for 340 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. Isaiah Green went 18-for-28 for 238 yards, four touchdowns and one interception while Alex Thomson completed six-of-seven for 102 yards and one touchdown. Tyler King (75 rushing yards on 10 attempts) and Brenden Knox (43 yards on 10 carries, two TDs) led the ground attack while Corey Gammage (five receptions, 82 yards, one TD) and Tavin Richardson (three catches, 23 yards) manned the receiving duties in the win.

Boise State just picked up a 36-31 win over Florida State. Hank Bachmeier completed 30-of-51 passes for 407 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Robert Mahone (142 yards on 24 rush attempts, two TDs) and George Holani (70 yards on 14 carries) mounted the running game while Khalil Shakir (eight receptions, 78 yards, one TD) and Akilian Butler (five catches, 58 yards) led the receiving corps in the win.

Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Boise State Broncos NCAA Prediction

SU Winner: Marshall, ATS Winner: Marshall, O/U: Over

Team Betting Trends

  • Each team defense has tallied four sacks this year.
  • Boise State has lost two fumbles this season while Marshall has lost one.
  • The Thundering Herd recorded 20 passing touchdowns last season.
  • The Broncos logged 31 passing touchdowns last season.
  • The Thundering Herd created 22 rushing touchdowns last season.
  • The Broncos put up 24 rushing touchdowns last season.
  • The Thundering Herd O-line gave up 20 sacks last season. Their defense created 42 sacks.
  • The Broncos offensive line gave up 32 sacks last year. Their defense created 39 sacks.