Sun Belt opponents meet when the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-3) and the UL Monroe Warhawks (5-2) play on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

The Warhawks are expected to lose by double digits (currently +10.5) against the Thundering Herd (with an over/under of 47.5 points).

Keep reading for our betting primer for this this contest between the Thundering Herd and the Warhawks, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Marshall vs. UL Monroe betting lines

• Spread favorite: Thundering Herd (-10.5)
• Moneyline: Thundering Herd (-413), Warhawks (+314)
• Total: 47.5 points

Marshall vs. UL Monroe betting info and stats

Marshall has been perfect against the spread (7-0-0) this season. In one game played when favored by at least 10.5 points, Marshall covered the spread. Marshall has recorded a 4-0 record in the four games this season it has been the moneyline favorite. UL Monroe has four wins against the spread through six opportunities this season (4-2-0). In the three games UL Monroe has been the underdog by at least 10.5 points, it covered the spread twice. UL Monroe has been the moneyline underdog five times this year, going 3-2 in those games.

Marshall vs. UL Monroe recent stats and trends

Marshall Thundering Herd

• Marshall is a perfect 3-0 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• Marshall and its opponents have hit the over twice in those games.
• Marshall’s past three games have ended with an average of 55.5 points scored. That’s eight more points than this contest’s over/under.

UL Monroe Warhawks

• UL Monroe is 2-1 against the spread in its last three games and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• The last three UL Monroe games averaged 44.8 total points, 2.7 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Marshall vs. UL Monroe key players

Marshall Thundering Herd

• Stone Earle has thrown for 634 yards (126.8 ypg) to lead Marshall, completing 54.8% of his passes and collecting seven touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 207 rushing yards on 57 carries.
• A.J. Turner has carried the ball 71 times for a team-high 717 yards on the ground and has found the end zone five times as a runner.
• Braylon Braxton has carried the ball 42 times for 275 yards (39.3 per game) and two touchdowns.
• Christian Fitzpatrick’s 335 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 50 times and has registered 23 receptions and three touchdowns.
• Elijah Metcalf has caught 20 passes for 194 yards (38.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
• Charles Montgomery has a total of 125 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 11 throws and scoring one touchdown.
• Michael Green has eight sacks to lead the team, and also has eight TFL and 27 tackles.
• Marshall’s leading tackler, Jaden Yates, has 37 tackles this year.
• Jacobie Henderson leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 13 tackles and two passes defended.

UL Monroe Warhawks

• Aidan Armenta has put up 632 passing yards, or 90.3 per game, so far this season. He has completed 55.4% of his passes and has collected five touchdowns with four interceptions. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 13.1 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner one time.
• Ahmad Hardy has run for 605 yards on 120 carries so far this year while scoring six times on the ground.
• James Jones has piled up 211 yards (on 49 attempts) with one touchdown.
• Jacob Godfrey’s 191 receiving yards (31.8 yards per game) are a team high. He has 13 catches on 18 targets with one touchdown.
• Javon Campbell has eight receptions (on 15 targets) for a total of 176 yards (25.1 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Davon Wells’ 23 targets have resulted in 18 catches for 168 yards and two touchdowns.
• Billy Pullen has racked up three sacks to pace the team, while also recording two TFL and 18 tackles.
• So far Wydett Williams Jr. leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has totaled 46 tackles, one sack, and three interceptions this season.