- Georgia is a -39.5 point favorite vs. Marshall
- Marshall vs. Georgia Total (Over/Under): 55.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
The Marshall (0-0) visit Sanford Stadium to take on the Georgia (0-0) on Aug. 30 in Athens, GA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
Georgia is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -39.5 (-110).
The Marshall vs. Georgia Over/Under is 55.5 total points.
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Marshall vs. Georgia Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Marshall | +39.5 -110 | 55.5 -110 | + |
| Georgia | -39.5 -110 | 55.5 -110 | + |
Marshall vs Georgia Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Georgia will win this game with 88.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Marshall and Georgia, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Marshall vs Georgia Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Marshall will cover the spread with 67.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Marshall Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Marshall have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 13 games (+9.90 Units / 69% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 10 games (+9.35 Units / 41% ROI)
- Marshall have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.70 Units / 57% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- Marshall has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 away games (+3.60 Units / 44% ROI)
Georgia Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Georgia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.30 Units / 33% ROI)
- Georgia has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.25 Units / 7% ROI)
- Georgia has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Georgia has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 86% ROI)
Marshall: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia
Marshall is 9-2 (.818) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .486
Marshall is undefeated (15-0) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .637
Marshall was 5-1 (.833) when sacking the QB less than 3 times in the 2024 season– T-5th-best in FBS; Average: .431
Marshall was 5-1 (.833) when sacking the QB less than 3 times in the 2024 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .392
Georgia: Keys to the Game vs. Marshall
Georgia is undefeated (19-0) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .668
Georgia is 11-2 (.786) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-3rd-best in FBS; Average: .426
Georgia is 17-1 (.895) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: .531
Georgia is undefeated (19-0) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .637
Matchup Notes for Marshall vs. Georgia
Georgia had 2.1 receiving touchdowns per game last season — 5th-best among SEC skill players. Marshall’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.
Georgia’s TEs had 62 receptions in 14 games (4.4 per game) last season — 4th-best among SEC TEs. Marshall’s defense allowed just 16.8 receptions per game last season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.
Georgia had 2.1 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-23rd-best among FBS skill players. Marshall’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall’s WRs had 1.4 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-28th-best among FBS WRs. Georgia’s defense allowed just 1.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall’s offense averaged 2.1 passing TDs per game last season — T-25th-best among FBS offenses. Georgia’s defense allowed just 1.0 passing TDs per game last season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall had 2.1 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-23rd-best among FBS skill players. Georgia’s defense allowed just 1.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends
Marshall’s WRs had 1.4 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-28th-best among FBS WRs. Georgia’s defense allowed just 1.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall’s offense averaged 2.1 passing TDs per game last season — T-25th-best among FBS offenses. Georgia’s defense allowed just 1.0 passing TDs per game last season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall RBs averaged 7.3 Yards per Carry (550 yards/75 carries) in the 4th quarter in the 2024 season– T-3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2
Marshall had 2.1 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-23rd-best among FBS skill players. Georgia’s defense allowed just 1.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.
Marshall RBs averaged 7.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (118 yards / 16 touches) on 3rd and short in the 2024 season– T-6th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4
Georgia Offensive Stats & Trends
Georgia TEs have been targeted 43 times in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– most among SEC Teams
Georgia TEs have 9 receptions for 20 or more yards in close and late situations since the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams
Georgia QBs have 23 completions for 20 or more yards in close and late situations since the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams
Georgia TEs have 9 receptions for 20 or more yards in close and late situations since the 2023 season– most among Power Conference Teams
Georgia TEs have 10 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-most among FBS Teams
Marshall Defensive Stats & Trends
Marshall tackled opponents for a loss on 9 of 37 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) on 3rd and short in the 2024 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.
Marshall has tackled opponents for a loss on 28 of 135 rushing attempts (21% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14%.
Marshall tackled opponents for a loss on 9 of 37 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) on 3rd and short in the 2024 season– best in FBS; Average: 10%.
Marshall sacked opponents 7 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Marshall has allowed 3.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (540 yards / 178 touches) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.8
Georgia Defensive Stats & Trends
Georgia has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (30 completions/69 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go since the 2023 season– best in the SEC; Average: 56%
Georgia allowed a Completion Pct of just 38% (26 completions/68 attempts) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– best in the SEC; Average: 55%
Georgia has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 69 of 822 attempts (8%) since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in the SEC; Average: 10%
Georgia has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (30 completions/69 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– best in the SEC; Average: 52%
Georgia allowed opponents to catch just 26 of 68 passes (38% Reception Pct) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– best in the SEC; Average: 55%
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