Marshall Thundering Herd (5-5) vs. South Alabama Jaguars (5-5)
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. South Alabama Jaguars 11/18/23 – As NCAAF Week 12 approaches, excitement for the matchup between Marshall Thundering Herd and South Alabama Jaguars has reached fever pitch among football fans and sports bettors alike. Both teams boast identical 5-5 records making this battle all the more significant for them and their fans. Here we will delve deeper by providing team analysis and player insights so you can make informed betting decisions; don’t miss this incredible matchup in NCAAF Weekly Picks.
Marshall Thundering Herd enters this game with a 5-5 record after experiencing an unpredictable and up-and-down season, facing challenges both offensively and defensively while showing glimpses of brilliance from their key players. Running back Rasheen Ali has been one such bright spot, amassing 932 rushing yards on 173 attempts with an average 5.4 yard per rush average – 14 touchdowns attest to Ali’s reliability as an offensive scoring option for Marshall while wide receiver DeMarcus Harris contributed 21 receptions for 362 receiving yards at 17.2 average per catch averaged over 21 receptions by his teammates as well.
South Alabama Jaguars also enter this game with a 5-5 record and have shown both flashes of brilliance on the field as well as difficulties. Running back La’Damian Webb has been their workhorse, rushing for 890 yards on 162 attempts at an average rate of 5.58 yards per attempt while notching 15 touchdowns along with 15.4 yard average reception per reception with 6 receiving touchdowns suggesting Lacy can provide reliable scoring options for South Alabama Jaguars.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. South Alabama Jaguars 11/18/23 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Hancock Whitney Stadium |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Cam Fancher QB vs. Carter Bradley QB
Cam Fancher, quarterback for Marshall Thundering Herd has experienced an up-and-down season as their starting quarterback. While he has shown the ability to move the ball effectively with a completion percentage of 66% and 11 interceptions raise some serious question marks about his decision-making. To give Marshall the best chance of victory against South Alabama defense that thrives on turnovers. His 8 passing touchdowns demonstrate room for improvement within red zone plays.
Carter Bradley of South Alabama Jaguars has been an invaluable member of his team. Boasting an impressive completion rate of 66.7% and 15 passing touchdowns to show his ability to lead scoring drives; along with 8.2 yards per pass attempt that suggests his range and big playmaking potential. Bradley will play an instrumental role in deciding the outcome of this matchup by exploiting weaknesses in Marshall’s defense.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: South Alabama Jaguars -400, Total Odds: 48
As per current betting odds for this matchup, South Alabama Jaguars are currently favored with a -10.5 point spread and Marshall Thundering Herd are considered an underdog with +10.5 point spreads respectively. Moneyline odds for South Alabama stand at -400 while +320 respectively; suggesting sportsbooks favor them over Marshall. Lastly, 48 points is listed as both options at -110 to indicate oddsmakers expect an extremely low-scoring game between these teams.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Trends
Before making any betting decisions, it’s essential to examine both teams’ recent trends. Marshall has had an up and down season when it comes to covering the point spread; they have struggled in covering it in their last seven games overall and went 1-5 straight up, meaning they have struggled to win outright games as well as covering spreads on their travels; road games Marshall have performed worse still; however they did show strength during November by going 5-1 straight up over their six matches played this month alone.
South Alabama Jaguars Betting Trends
South Alabama Jaguars have also experienced their fair share of challenges and victories recently: South Alabama is 3-10 against the spread in their last 13 games, indicating difficulties covering the point spread; yet, they still managed an 11-7 SU record from their 20 games – suggesting their ability to win outright. At home however, South Alabama struggled against covering the spread, going 1-5 in 6 home games played against Sun Belt opponents; overall they have managed an overall 2-6 mark overall from these contests.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. South Alabama Jaguars 11/18/23 Betting Picks
Considering the various factors at play in this matchup, including the team’s current records, key player performances, and betting trends, it’s clear that both the Marshall Thundering Herd and the South Alabama Jaguars have their strengths and weaknesses.
Multi-handicapper Tips considered the current odds and betting trends, this game presents an opportunity for sports bettors to explore various betting options beyond the point spread. The total over/under of 48 points suggests a relatively low-scoring game, making the under an appealing option. Both teams have shown tendencies towards lower-scoring contests, and the trend of week 12 games going UNDER adds weight to this pick.
Free Pick and Prediction: Marshall Thundering Herd 20, South Alabama Jaguars 24