Old Dominion Monarchs vs Marshall Thundering Herd Prediction, 10/11/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Old Dominion Monarchs vs Marshall Thundering Herd

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Thundering Herd (+14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Old Dominion Monarchs (4-1) are on their way to Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, October 11, 2025 where they will take on the Marshall Thundering Herd (2-3). Old Dominion opens this game as 14.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 55.

The Old Dominion Monarchs come into this game with a record of 4-1 this season. In their last matchup, the Monarchs played against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and went home with a win by a final score of 47-7. The Old Dominion Monarchs rushed the ball a total of 43 times and totaled 302 yards, which came out to an average of 7.0 yds per carry. On the day, they ran 77 plays for 619 yds. Old Dominion gave up 19 completions on 30 tries for a total of 108 yds, and a completion rate of 63.3%. On the ground, the Monarchs conceded 81 yds on 37 tries, which calculates to 2.2 yards per rush allowed.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Old Dominion Monarchs have an average of 36.2 points per game. As a unit they're averaging 251.0 yards on the ground ranking them 7th in the nation. The Monarchs have racked up 2,492 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Old Dominion has earned 12 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns on the ground. Old Dominion has compiled 119 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 33 penalties for 304 yards. They have surrendered the ball 10 times.

The Monarchs are ranked 18th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 14.6 points per game. The opposition is running for 3.9 yards per running attempt and 165.2 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. For the season, they have conceded 826 rushing yards through 5 games. Regarding yards through the air, the Monarchs have conceded 745 yds which puts them in 13th in Division 1. They have conceded 149.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 58.6%. Overall, they are conceding 314.2 yards/game which puts them 35th in Division 1. They have relinquished 4 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 4 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Thundering Herd come into this matchup with a record of 2-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the Thundering Herd took a loss by a score of 54-51 against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. Marshall ended up running for 5.1 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 245 yds on 48 carries. The Thundering Herd finished the contest with a total of 503 yds and they ran 79 plays (6.4 yds per play). The Thundering Herd passing defense allowed a completion rate of 50.0%, relinquishing 197 yds on 14 out of 28 through the air. Marshall gave up 46 run attempts for 264 yds (5.7 yards per carry).

The Marshall Thundering Herd average 361.8 yards per game, which ranks them 87th in the country. The Marshall offense has racked up 321 penalty yards on 39 infractions, which ranks 25th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 192.8 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 964 yards for this year. They have tossed 1 pick while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have obtained 94 first downs. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Thundering Herd are ranking 54th in D-1 with an average of 31.6 points per game. During the season so far, the Thundering Herd currently sit at 845 yards through the air in addition to an average of 169.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 119th in the nation.

Marshall has allowed the opposition a total of 674 yards on the ground (134.8 yards per contest) and 9 touchdowns on the ground for the campaign. They have allowed the opposition 11 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 244.8 yards/outing, which puts them in 100th in college football. In total, they have relinquished 155 points in total. They have tallied 0 fumbles and 6 picks this season. The Thundering Herd defense has taken part in 320 plays, which is 42nd in college football. The Thundering Herd are giving up 31.0 points per contest, which puts them 116th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Monarchs/Thundering Herd college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Thundering Herd +14.0

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