South Alabama vs Marshall Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Oct 2026
South Alabama vs Marshall Predictions
We’re confident that Marshall can push for a victory and the +2.5 about them on the spread makes lots of appeal. Take -102 that they cover the line against South Alabama.
We've selected our preferred South Alabama vs Marshall picks, including our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Find the complete breakdown of the card further down the page.
South Alabama vs Marshall Preview
South Alabama square off against Marshall at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Tuesday, October 20.
South Alabama Jaguars have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where Arkansas State Red Wolves were beaten 56-49 at Centennial Bank Stadium.
Marshall Thundering Herd were defeated last time, making it back-to-back losses. Joan C. Edwards Stadium saw them beaten 27-21 at home to Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.
H2H: 28-0 Win for South Alabama in Last H2H Battle
The last matchup between South Alabama and Marshall saw the former win. It was a 28-0 scoreline at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Best Bet
We’ll take a chance on the underdogs in this college football battle. Marshall have been given a generous +2.5 on the spread and we think -102 can be taken with confidence that they cover the line.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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Marshall +2.5 Probability
If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 50.5% prospect of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It's why we think it’s worth placing this college wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Jared Hollins (South Alabama) can be backed at -114 to have less than 196.5 passing yards. There’s a strong case for choosing him to fall short of the required line in the QB Passing Yards market.
Judah Price (South Alabama) is priced at -114 to finish with fewer than 88.5 rushing yards. Several factors suggest he will fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line, making this an appealing wager.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Marshall to cover the +2.5 spread, Under 64.5 on the total and Jared Hollins (South Alabama) to go Under 196.5 passing yards.
The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your predictions to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored football bet on the event which interests them most.
Correct Score Prediction
28
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31
Marshall
We’re expecting a close battle so it might be worth going for Marshall to triumph by a 31-28 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.
South Alabama vs Marshall Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The South Alabama odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -147 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 60% chance of winning. Marshall are the underdogs at +122 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
2.5 is the spread and 64.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 64.5 at -112.
You’ll find a great variety of team props and game lines for most college football showdowns. The best betting apps provide a strong mix of pre-game and in-game options to suit your betting style.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Marshall Own Six Victories From Previous Ten at Home
Marshall have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, averaging 30.40 points scored and 25.50 points allowed.
South Alabama have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, scoring 28.20 points per matchup and conceding 33.70.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O64.5 | U64.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Marshall Home Stats |
6-4 | 55.90 | 30.40 | 25.50 | 3 | 7 | |
 South Alabama Away Stats |
4-6 | 61.90 | 28.20 | 33.70 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O64.5 = Games Over 64.5 Points
- U64.5 = Games Under 64.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
South Alabama Jaguars Stats
Marshall Thundering Herd Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 68.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 61.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 64.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 64.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 34.90 pts and allowed 33.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 28.20 pts and allowed 33.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 53.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 55.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 64.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 64.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 22.80 pts and allowed 30.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 30.40 pts and allowed 25.50 pts in the last 10 home games
| Sun Belt | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
James Madison
|
7 | 0 | 300 | 112 | 188 | 4-0 | 3-0 | 7W |
Louisiana Tech
|
4 | 2 | 200 | 147 | 53 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 3W |
|
South Alabama
|
4 | 2 | 233 | 207 | 26 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 2W |
Georgia Southern
|
3 | 4 | 171 | 161 | 10 | 1-2 | 2-2 | 1W |
Louisiana
|
5 | 2 | 210 | 135 | 75 | 4-0 | 1-2 | 1W |
Appalachian State
|
4 | 2 | 177 | 131 | 46 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 1W |
Georgia State
|
4 | 2 | 219 | 144 | 75 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
Troy
|
3 | 3 | 146 | 153 | -7 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 1L |
Coastal Carolina
|
2 | 5 | 183 | 181 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 1L |
Arkansas State
|
3 | 4 | 192 | 186 | 6 | 2-1 | 1-3 | 1W |
Old Dominion
|
2 | 5 | 124 | 188 | -64 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 1L |
|
Marshall
|
3 | 3 | 132 | 202 | -70 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 2L |
Southern Miss
|
1 | 5 | 145 | 196 | -51 | 1-2 | 0-3 | 5L |
UL Monroe
|
0 | 6 | 120 | 247 | -127 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 6L |
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