Marshall vs Old Dominion Picks and Prediction – 11/24/2024

The Marshall Thundering Herd will be on the road this week with the game in Norfolk, VA against the Old Dominion Monarchs. Marshall has seven wins and three losses on the year riding a 4 game win streak into this matchup following a 12 point victory against Coastal Carolina in their last outing. Offensively Marshall controlled the game a week ago compiling 254 total yards to score 31 points in the win. Defensively Marshall was top tier allowing just 19 points on 391 total yards after forcing 3 turnovers in the game. Stay in the loop with our College Football Picks.

Braylon Braxton leads Marshall this season with 1,101 yards and 13 scores on 80 completions. Two other Marshall quarterbacks have combined for 730 yards and eight scores on 70 completions. AJ Turner is the top ball carrier on the team with 793 yards and six scores on 86 carries. Christian Fitzpatrick has led the team with 487 yards and five scores on 29 receptions. Chuck Montgomery has 289 yards and two scores on 23 grabs and Carl Chester has 257 yards and two scores as well.

The Old Dominion Monarchs stay home this week with four wins through 10 games played on a 2 game skid following a three-point loss against James Madison in their last outing. Defensively Old Dominion was outmatched giving up 35 points including 21 in the first half on 425 total yards. Offensively Old Dominion was mediocre with 363 total yards to score 32 points but converted just one third down and turned the ball over one time in the game.

Colton Joseph has led the show for Old Dominion with 1396 yards and 10 scores on 114 completions. Aaron Young is the top ball carrier on the team with 657 yards and four scores on 131 carries. Isaiah Paige leads the team with 699 yards and three touchdowns on 53 grabs. Deonte Vines has 34 catches for 371 yards and two scores on the year.

Marshall is the better team in this matchup and should be favored coming into this weekend. Look for the Thundering Herd to overwhelm a struggling bad Old Dominion team in all facets of this game. Take Marshall this week to do enough to get the win and cover as they improve their overall record this season. Final Score Prediction, Marshall Thundering Herd win and cover 34-14.