The Marshall Thundering Herd (6-6) will go up against the UTSA Roadrunners (6-6) in the 2023 Frisco Bowl on Tuesday. These teams have matched up three times, with the Thundering Herd logging a 2-1 record. In 2018, Marshall blew out the Roadrunners 23-0. UTSA finished the regular season fourth in the American Conference with 31.7 points per game. On the flip side, Marshall puts up 23.3 points per contest. With quarterback Cam Fancher in the transfer portal, Marshall is expected to start Cole Pennington, the son of Marshall legend Chad Pennington, at quarterback
Kickoff from Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas is set for 9 p.m. ET. The Roadrunners are 11.5-point favorites in the SportsLine consensus UTSA vs. Marshall odds, while the over/under for total points is 51.5. Before making any Marshall vs. UTSA picks, be sure to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer simulation model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on UTSA vs. Marshall and just revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several college football odds and betting lines for Marshall vs. UTSA:
- UTSA vs. Marshall spread: UTSA -11.5
- UTSA vs. Marshall over/under: 51.5 points
- UTSA vs. Marshall money line: UTSA -495, Marshall +373
- UTSA: 5-6-1 ATS this season
- MRSH: 4-7 ATS this season
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Why UTSA can cover
The Roadrunners have plenty capable playmakers surrounding quarterback Frank Harris on offense. Sophomore running back Kevorian Barnes is a key component of the Roadrunners’ ground attack. Barnes has good vision to get upfield quickly. The Texas native leads the team in rushing yards (698) with six touchdowns. In his last game, Barnes finished with 92 rush yards and 7.7 yards per carry. Junior running back Robert Henry thrives in the short area and has a knack for getting into the end zone.
Henry’s tallied a team-high nine rushing touchdowns with 551 rushing yards. He’s scored a touchdown in eight games this season. Senior receiver Tykee Ogle-Kellogg (6’5) is a physical threat in the aerial attack. Ogle-Kellogg wins his matchup downfield with the body control to pull down contested catches. The Tennessee native has recorded 30 receptions for 521 yards and seven touchdowns. See which team to pick here.
Why Marshall cover
Marshall allowed 376.1 yards per game, which ranked fourth in the Sun Belt Conference. Senior linebacker Eli Neal is an instinctive defender on the second level. Neal pursues ball carriers extremely well and has a relentless motor. The Tennessee native leads the team in total tackles (85) with two sacks. He’s logged at least seven tackles in nine games this season.
Senior defensive lineman Sam Burton has been creating pressure off the edge. The Florida native secured a team-high 6.5 sacks and 38 total tackles. He logged 3.5 sacks over the last three weeks of the campaign. Sophomore defensive back Dyoni Hill provides the Thundering Herd with an alert defender on the backend. Hill had a team-high 10 deflections and 52 total tackles. See which team to pick here.
How to make Marshall vs. UTSA picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 55 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only get the model’s picks at SportsLine.
So who wins UTSA vs. Marshall, and which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that’s up over $2,000 on its top-rated college football picks, and find out.
