Texas State vs Marshall Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Texas State vs Marshall

Texas State go up against Marshall in this NCAAF Week 8 matchup at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Expect a Tight Affair

The market might have underrated Marshall and -102 makes appeal considering they are +2.5 on the spread. Bet on them to cover the line against Texas State.

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Big Win for Marshall in Previous Game

Texas State Bobcats suffered a second consecutive defeat when losing 48-41 (OT) in their previous game. This was at home to Troy State Trojans at UFCU Stadium.

Marshall Thundering Herd last game was a 48-24 victory over Old Dominion Monarchs at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. That means it’s now been two home wins on the spin.

Texas State vs Marshall Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Texas State vs Marshall betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

There’s a good opportunity to back Marshall against the spread considering the underdogs should perform well in this college football matchup. Snap up the -102 when it comes to them covering the +2.5.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college football handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each pick.

Key Texas State vs Marshall stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Marshall in 9 consecutive games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Marshall in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Texas State in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Texas State in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Texas State in 2 consecutive games.

Marshall +2.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Texas State 30 - 31 Marshall

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close matchup and we’ll have a play on Marshall achieving a 31-30 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

Texas State vs Marshall Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

The sportsbooks have Texas State at -147 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 60% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to back Marshall, you will find +124 about the underdogs.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 65.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. If you fancy Under 65.5, then the odds are -105.

Make sure to explore all angles before placing your college football bets. The top sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the matchup.

Moneyline

Texas State

-147

Marshall

+124

Point Spread

Texas State -2.5

-122

Marshall +2.5

-100

Total Points

Under 65.5

-105

Over 65.5

-115

Player Props & Micro Betting

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to First, Last or Anytime Touchdown Scorer, while there are lots of other player and quarterback options.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college football micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Marshall Record Shows Eight Wins in Last Ten at Home

Marshall have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 34.10 points on average and giving up 20.90.

Texas State have a 5-5 record in their last 10 road games, scoring 33.80 points per contest and conceding 33.50.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O65.5	U65.5
Marshall Home Stats		8-2	55.00	34.10	20.90	2	8
Texas State Away Stats		5-5	67.30	33.80	33.50	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O65.5 = Games Over 65.5 Points
• U65.5 = Games Under 65.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Texas State Bobcats Stats

Marshall Thundering Herd Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 69.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 67.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 65.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 65.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 39.30 pts and allowed 30.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 33.80 pts and allowed 33.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 61.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 55.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 65.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 65.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 34.50 pts and allowed 26.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 34.10 pts and allowed 20.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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Sun Belt	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
James Madison	5	1	163	82	81	3-0	2-1	4W
Appalachian State	4	2	158	152	6	2-0	2-2	2W
Old Dominion	4	2	205	121	84	3-0	1-2	1L
Southern Miss	4	2	193	166	27	3-1	1-1	2W
Troy State	4	2	161	157	4	2-1	2-1	3W
Coastal Carolina	3	3	88	161	-73	2-1	1-2	1W
Marshall	3	3	206	179	27	2-1	1-2	1W
UL Monroe	3	3	103	179	-76	2-0	1-3	2L
Texas State	3	3	216	179	37	2-1	1-2	2L
Arkansas State	3	4	155	204	-49	2-1	1-3	2W
Georgia Southern	2	4	165	225	-60	2-1	0-3	2L
Louisiana	2	4	155	185	-30	2-1	0-3	1L
Georgia State	1	5	108	247	-139	1-3	0-2	3L
South Alabama	1	6	164	205	-41	1-3	0-3	6L