Marshall vs. Ohio State Odds, Picks & Predictions

This Marshall’s Thundering Herd (1-1) journey to meet Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (FOX). Let’s analyze the BetMGM college football odds around Marshall vs. Ohio State chancesand take advantage of our expert tips and predictions for college football.

The Thundering Herd came away with a 45-3 win in their opener against FCS Stony Brook, covering as a 31-point favorite. In their last game at Virginia Tech on September 7, when they lost 31-14, Marshall covered as a 21-point underdog. The under combined in both games.

The Buckeyes also haven’t played since Sept. 7, when they beat Western Michigan 56-0 as a 37-point favorite and the Over (54.5) just came true. Ohio State failed to cover in the opener against Akron, winning 52-6 as a 49-point favorite and the Over (56) came true.

These teams last met on Sept. 2, 2010, in a 45-7 win that was overturned by Ohio State. They also won 24-21 on Sept. 11, 2004, with both meetings taking place in Columbus.

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Ohio State Marshall Odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access the USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a complete list of college football odds. Lines last updated Friday at 3:09 pm ET.

• Money Line (ML):Off the Board (OTB)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Marshall +40 (-110) | Ohio State -40 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Ohio State Marshall Picks and Predictions

Forecast

Ohio State 48, Marshall 10

Money line

There was no salary information available at the time of publication, but even if this information is released before the match starts, it’s not worth getting hung up on.

Against the spread

Back MARSHAL +40 (-110), as both teams have had a full two weeks off. The Thundering Herd won’t make this a close game, but they should be able to at least score the most points of any team Ohio State -40 (-110) has faced this season.

The Buckeyes defense has limited their previous two opponents, both in the MAC, to just 6 points. However, Marshall showed some offensive ability in the trip to Virginia Tech, especially in the running game, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Thundering Herd reach double figures.

Over/under

OVER 52.5 (-110) is worth noting because Marshall has the ability to reach at least double-digits on the scoreboard. The Thundering Herd ran for 147 yards at Virginia Tech. And while Ohio State has a much better offense and defense than the Hokies, Marshall is a much better team than Akron and Western Michigan.

The Buckeyes will score their fair share of points, and if the Thundering Herd struggles like their previous two opponents Ohio State, the Buckeyes could potentially handle the Over without any help from the Herd. It was surprising to see that number so low. Take advantage of it.

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