| MATCHUP | Marshall Thundering Herd | Old Dominion Monarchs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-3 | 2-6 |
| Spread | -3 -105 | +3 -115 |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | Over 45.5 (-105) | Under 45.5 (-115) |
| Where | S.B. Ballard Stadium, Norfolk, VA | |
| When | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Marshall vs Old Dominion Prediction
Old Dominion comes into this matchup after losing four of their last five games and they have scored 20 points or fewer in five straight. Marshall has won three of their last five games, but they have scored 21 or fewer in three straight. Neither offense is operating very well right now, but Old Dominion’s quarterback injuries are a problem with an already low scoring offense. Take Marshall to cover on the road in this one.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd are 4-3 (1-2) this season after they defeated South Alabama by a score of 20-13 in their last game. Marshall was tied 6-6 at halftime and 13-13 in the fourth quarter, but they scored with 1:49 left to get the win. The Thundering Herd out gained South Alabama by a total of 328-326, went 5-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Zion Turner threw for 181 yards, while Toby Payne caught seven passes for 69 yards. Khalil Wilkins rushed eight times for 69 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Marshall lost to Coastal Carolina by a score of 27-21 and James Madison by a score of 45-17. The Thundering Herd have scored 21.7 points per game with 238.3 passing yards and 157.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.7 points against per game this season. Zion Turner has thrown for 555 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, while Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has thrown for 1,041 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions this season.
Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview
The Old Dominion Monarchs are 2-6 (1-4) this year after they lost to Louisiana Tech by a score of 26-0 in their last game. Old Dominion trailed 17-0 at halftime and they failed to score in the second half for the shutout loss. The Monarchs were out gained by a total of 438-141, went 5-13 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Jaxon Potter threw for 154 yards and one interception, while Leon Haughton Jr caught four passes for 45 yards. Ja’Varien Salter rushed for nine yards on one carry in the loss.
Prior to that game, Old Dominion lost to Georgia Southern by a score of 23-15, but did defeat App State by a score of 10-3 before that. The Monarchs have scored 15.5 points per game with 152.8 passing yards and 98.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.8 points against per game this season. Jaxon Potter is expected to get the start at quarterback once again.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won each of its last eight games against Old Dominion.
- Old Dominion has lost each of its last four games in Virginia.
- Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games in Virginia.
- The road team has covered the spread in six of the last seven games between Marshall and Old Dominion.
- The road team has won the first quarter in four of Marshall’s last five games.
- The favorite has won the first half in eight of Old Dominion’s last nine games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Marshall’s last five games against teams from Virginia have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Old Dominion’s last seven home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Old Dominion Monarchs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Devin Roche has the most rushing attempts without a rushing touchdown this season (103).
Marshall Thundering Herd Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw leads Marshall for touchdowns (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Old Dominion ranks 138th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (251.1).
- Old Dominion ranks 1st among FBS teams for sacks this season (38.0).
- Marshall has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- Marshall has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (2).