Marshall Thundering Herd vs West Virginia Mountaineers Odds
Before they begin their first Big 12 season the West Virginia Mountaineers entertain a familiar foe when they host the Thundering Herd of Marshall Saturday in the Friends of Coal Bowl.
West Virginia, which returns a load on offense from a team that went 10-3 and crushed Clemson in the Orange Bowl last season, is favored by 24 points over the Herd, which also brings a bunch from a 7-6 team of a season ago.
View Marshall vs West Virginia Odds and Stats.
Betting Line: The Mountaineers were listed as 21.5-point favorites at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook on the Sportsbook college football line.
Marshall Thundering Herd Trends:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 4-6
West Virginia Mountaineers Trends:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 7-3
A few Thundering Herd at Mountaineers trends to consider:
Marshall is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Marshall's last 5 games when playing West Virginia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Marshall's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Marshall's last 19 games
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Marshall
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Marshall
West Virginia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of West Virginia's last 12 games
Next up:
Marshall home to Western Carolina, Saturday, September 8
West Virginia home to James Madison, Saturday, September 15