The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) square off against the Marshall Thundering Herd (1-1) on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes are without a doubt the favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 39.5 points. The over/under is 53 in the outing.
Ohio State vs. Marshall Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Buckeyes (-39.5)
Total: 53 points
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How to Watch Ohio State vs. Marshall
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio
TV: FOX
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Ohio State 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
322 (644) |
16 |
Rush yards |
221.5 (443) |
28 |
Points scored |
54 (108) |
31 |
Pass yards against |
100.5 (201) |
3 |
Rush yards against |
37.5 (75) |
2 |
Points allowed |
3 (6) |
1 |
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Ohio State 2024 Betting Info
The Buckeyes have won one game against the spread this season.
Ohio State is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 39.5 points or more this season.
So far this season, each of the Buckeyes’ games has hit the over.
The average total in Buckeyes games this year is 3.0 more points than the total of 53 in this game.
Ohio State Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
52.2 |
53.5 |
50.8 |
Implied Total AVG |
35.8 |
38.4 |
32.8 |
ATS Record |
6-5-2 |
5-2-0 |
1-3-2 |
Over/Under Record |
3-10-0 |
1-6-0 |
2-4-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
10-1 |
5-1 |
5-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-1 |
0-0 |
0-1 |
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Ohio State’s Offense vs. Marshall’s Defense (2024)
Ohio State has the 28th-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (221.5 yards per game), and will be up against the 86th-ranked defense in that category, as Marshall allows 151 per game.
The Buckeyes have the fourth-ranked offense in the FBS, averaging 54 points per game. The Thundering Herd’s defense is 47th, allowing 17 points per contest.
Ohio State has the eighth-ranked offense in the FBS in yards per game (543.5). They take on a Marshall defense ranked 42nd, allowing 295 yards per game.
Marshall 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
210.5 (421) |
83 |
Rush yards |
203 (406) |
35 |
Points scored |
29.5 (59) |
106 |
Pass yards against |
144 (288) |
26 |
Rush yards against |
151 (302) |
86 |
Points allowed |
17 (34) |
47 |
Marshall 2024 Betting Info
The Thundering Herd have posted two wins against the spread this year.
Ohio State has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 39.5 points or more this season (0-1).
No Thundering Herd game has hit the over this season.
The average over/under the Buckeyes have had set in matchups this year is 3.0 more points than this outing’s point total.
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Marshall Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
48.8 |
49.2 |
48.5 |
Implied Total AVG |
27.0 |
27.5 |
26.5 |
ATS Record |
4-8-0 |
3-3-0 |
1-5-0 |
Over/Under Record |
7-5-0 |
4-2-0 |
3-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
4-1 |
3-0 |
1-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-6 |
1-2 |
0-4 |
Marshall’s Offense vs. Ohio State’s Defense (2024)
The Thundering Herd are 111th-ranked in the FBS in yards per pass (6.2), and will be facing the sixth-best defense in that category, owned by the Buckeyes (4.4).
Marshall converts 35.7% of its third-down plays (94th in college football). Ohio State’s defense gives up third-down conversions at a 22.6% clip (eighth).
The Thundering Herd’s 210.5 passing yards per game ranks 83rd in the FBS. The Buckeyes’ defense gives up 100.5 through the air (third in college football).
Marshall’s offense is 74th in the FBS at 29.5 points per game. Ohio State gives up three per game (first in college football).
Ohio State vs. Marshall Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Ohio State vs. Marshall is the Buckeyes as the pick to win. Based on our analysis of the historical stats for this matchup, we pick the under at 53 points.