The Marshall Thundering Herd (3-3) meet a conference opponent when they host the Georgia State Panthers (2-3) on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in a Sun Belt showdown.

The Panthers are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +9) versus the Thundering Herd (with an over/under of 51.5 points).

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this game between the Thundering Herd and the Panthers, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!

Marshall vs. Georgia State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Thundering Herd (-9)
• Moneyline: Thundering Herd (-333), Panthers (+261)
• Total: 51.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Marshall vs. Georgia State betting info and stats

Marshall is 6-0-0 against the spread through six opportunities so far this season. In one game played when favored by at least nine points, Marshall covered the spread. Marshall is 3-0 in the three games this season it has been the moneyline favorite. Georgia State, through five games with a set spread this season, has gone 1-4-0 against the spread. Georgia State has not covered the spread in games it was the underdog by at least 9 points (0-1). Georgia State has played as the underdog on the moneyline two times this season, and it split the two games.

Marshall vs. Georgia State recent stats and trends

Marshall Thundering Herd

• Marshall has covered the spread in its past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the last three Marshall games exceeded the set total one time.
• Marshall’s last three games have ended with an average of 56.5 points scored. That’s five more points than this contest’s over/under.

Georgia State Panthers

• Georgia State is 1-2 against the spread and 2-1 overall during its past three matchups.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• The past three Georgia State games averaged 0.3 more points (51.8) than this matchup’s over/under.

Marshall vs. Georgia State key players

Marshall Thundering Herd

• Stone Earle has thrown for 634 yards, completing 54.8% of his passes and recording seven touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also run for 207 yards (41.4 ypg) on 57 carries.
• A.J. Turner has racked up 540 yards on 56 carries while finding paydirt two times as a runner.
• Christian Fitzpatrick has hauled in 20 receptions for 299 yards (49.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
• Elijah Metcalf has hauled in 20 receptions totaling 194 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Carl Chester’s nine grabs have turned into 121 yards and two touchdowns.
• Michael Green has 8.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 7.0 TFL and 16 tackles.
• Jaden Yates, Marshall’s top tackler, has 29 tackles this year.
• Jacobie Henderson has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 10 tackles and two passes defended.

Georgia State Panthers

• Christian Veilleux has thrown for 1,284 yards (256.8 ypg) while completing 58.6% of his passes and collecting nine touchdown passes with five interceptions this season.
• Freddie Brock is his team’s leading rusher with 61 carries for 306 yards, or 61.2 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well.
• Michel Dukes has been given 20 carries and totaled 110 yards while also gaining 133 yards through the air .
• Ted Hurst paces his team with 434 receiving yards on 25 catches with five touchdowns.
• Dorian Fleming has 21 receptions (on 34 targets) for a total of 234 yards (46.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Tailique Williams’ 16 grabs (on 27 targets) have netted him 165 yards (41.3 ypg).
• Kevin Swint has 4.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and 14 tackles.
• Xavier Robinson, Georgia State’s tackle leader, has 28 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Kenyatta Watson II leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 14 tackles and two passes defended.