Marshall Battles Coastal Carolina in Key Sun Belt Showdown Tonight

CONWAY, South Carolina — The Marshall Thundering Herd (4-3) face off against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (4-3) in a crucial Sun Belt Conference matchup on Thursday evening. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Brooks Stadium.

Both teams enter the contest on two-game winning streaks. Marshall secured a 30-18 victory over Texas State on October 18, while Coastal Carolina defeated Appalachian State 45-37 in Week 8.

According to recent betting odds, the Thundering Herd are 6.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 54.5 total points. Marshall has seen the over hit in four consecutive games, while Coastal Carolina has experienced the same trend in three of their last four contests.

The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this game 10,000 times, indicating a lean toward the over and suggesting that one side of the spread hits well over 50% of simulations. This model has previously generated over $2,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated college spread picks.

In the upcoming matchup, Marshall’s quarterback, Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, has been performing strongly, averaging 311.7 total yards per game in recent weeks. Despite a recent turnover, his overall performance remains impressive, with significant yardage realized in prior games.

Coastal Carolina’s defense will play a crucial role in containing Marshall’s offense. The Thundering Herd’s defensive ranking has not been stellar, allowing 2.65 points per drive, which raises concerns heading into the game.

For fans and bettors alike, weather conditions look favorable with clear skies expected, following two days of rain in the region. With temperatures projected to be in the mid-40s, conditions should not deter game day excitement.

The matchup is anticipated to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to secure another victory in conference play. As always, those considering wagers should do their research and assess the latest betting trends.

Marshall is projected to cover the spread, according to various betting analysts, pointing to a close score prediction of Marshall 35, Coastal Carolina 28.