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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(2-3) Georgia State Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (3-3)
Date: Thursday, October 17th
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington, WV
Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Georgia State +8.5 | Marshall -8.5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: Georgia State +262 | Marshall -337
College Football Betting Total: O/U 51.5
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Buckle up, college football fans, because Week 8 is here, and we’ve got a sneaky good matchup between Georgia State and Marshall in the Sun Belt! This rivalry is still in its early stages, but the series is split 1-1 with each team defending home turf. Last year, the Panthers torched Marshall 41-24 in Atlanta, but Marshall edged them 28-23 the year before in Huntington.
Both teams are licking their wounds after losses last week, and now they’re on a short turnaround for this Thursday night clash.
Marshall is the -8.5 point favorite as they host Georgia State in a week eight matchup on Thursday, October 17th. The game is set to kick off at 7:00 ET from Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, with ESPN2 handling the broadcast.
The over/under line is currently at 51.5 points.
The Thundering Herd are 3-3 on the season, while the Panthers come in with a 2-3 record.
Georgia State Panthers
Georgia State enters Week 8 with a 2-3 record and ranks 105th in our CFB power rankings. They have an 11.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible for the rest of the season. On the road, the Panthers are 0-1, while they are 1-2 at home.
Their average scoring margin is -8 points per game, and they are 1-3 against the spread. Georgia State is 0-2 ATS as the favorite and 1-1 as the underdog.
The over/under line for this week is 51.5 points. Georgia State’s average over/under line is 52.8 points, and their games have averaged 50.8 points, with a 2-2 record against the total.
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Georgia State Panthers Stats
Georgia State’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 21.4 points per game, which places them 114th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. Their run game has been particularly weak, with only 110.2 rushing yards per game. Freddie Brock leads the team with 306 rushing yards and two touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry.
Quarterback Christian Veilleux has thrown for 1,284 yards, contributing to Georgia State’s 31st ranking in passing attempts per game. Veilleux has nine touchdown passes but also five interceptions, with a passer rating of 82. Ted Hurst leads the receiving corps with 434 yards and five touchdowns on 25 catches.
Georgia State’s defense has struggled this season, giving up an average of 29.4 points per game. In their recent game, a 21-14 loss to Old Dominion, they allowed 21 points and 351 total yards, including 210 rushing yards.
Opponents have averaged 177.4 rushing yards per game against Georgia State, ranking them 130th in the nation. The secondary has allowed 230.8 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 63.3% of their passes and posting a 92.2 passer rating.
Marshall Thundering Herd
Marshall enters Week 8 against Georgia State with a 3-3 record, holding a 2-0 mark at home. They are ranked 76th in our power rankings and have an 85.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they’ve been favored in two games, going 2-0 as the favorite.
The Thundering Herd have a +1.8 average scoring margin and are 4-0-1 against the spread this season. At home, they are 2-0 ATS, and they’ve covered in both games as the favorite.
This week’s over/under line is set at 51.5 points. Marshall’s games have averaged 56.5 points, and their average over/under line has been 55.8 points, with a 2.4-point margin above the totals.
Marshall Thundering Herd Stats
Marshall’s offense has leaned heavily on their ground game, averaging 203.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 30th nationally. A.J. Turner has been their standout performer, rushing for 540 yards and averaging 9 yards per carry. Overall, the team is scoring 29.2 points per game, placing them 45th in the country.
Quarterback Stone Earle has thrown for 634 yards, with seven touchdowns and two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 83. Marshall ranks 110th in passing yards per game. Christian Fitzpatrick leads the receiving corps with 299 yards and three touchdowns.
Marshall’s defense has struggled this season, allowing 27.3 points per game. They’ve given up an average of 220.8 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks completing 61.4% of their throws. On the ground, Marshall has allowed 174.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 126th nationally.
In their recent game against Georgia Southern, Marshall allowed 24 points in a 24-23 loss. They gave up 423 total yards, including 329 passing yards, but held Georgia Southern to just 94 rushing yards on 32 attempts.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Georgia State Panthers are 2-2-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Marshall Thundering Herd are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Georgia State Panthers are 6-3-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Marshall Thundering Herd have gone 4-5-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Georgia State Panthers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Marshall Thundering Herd’s have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Georgia State +8.5
Georgia State may be 2-3, but don’t sleep on their passing game. They’ve got the third-best aerial attack in the conference, averaging over 266 yards per game, and Veilleux is quietly putting up numbers that rank him among the top signal-callers in the Sun Belt.
They’re 6-3-1 against the spread in their last 10 road games, and while they’ve dropped two in a row, there’s still a lot to like about this Panthers squad.
Marshall, sitting at 3-3, is coming in as the favorite with an -8.5 spread. Playing at home, they’re tough, but the Panthers are a live dog in this one, especially with their potent passing attack. The over/under is set at 51.5, which makes sense given the firepower both offenses can bring.
Our projections for the Georgia State vs. Marshall matchup in week eight of the college football season suggest that Georgia State will win a close one, with a final score of 26-23. With Georgia State coming in as +8.5 point underdogs, we like their chances to not only cover the spread but to win the game outright.
For the over/under, with the line set at 51.5 points, we recommend taking the under, as our model has the combined score at 48 points.
If you love handicapping, keep an eye on this one—Georgia State could make things interesting in what should be a fun Sun Belt showdown!
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