Notre Dame vs. Marshall odds, prediction, spread: 2022 Week 2 college football picks from model on 48-37 run
Fri, Sep 9, 2022
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The No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0-1) and the Marshall Thundering Herd (1-0) clash in a Week 2 battle on Saturday afternoon. The Fighting Irish are hoping to bounce back after falling 21-10 to No. 3 Ohio State in Week 1. Marshall dominated Norfolk State en route to a 55-3 victory in its opener.
Kickoff from Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana., is set for 2:30 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Fighting Irish at -20.5 in the Marshall vs. Notre Dame odds, while the over/under for total points is 50. Before making any Notre Dame vs. Marshall picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Over the past six-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $3,500 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It enters Week 2 of the 2022 college football season on a 48-37 run on all top-rated college football spread and money-line picks that dates back to 2021. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Notre Dame vs. Marshall and just revealed its picks and CFB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several college football odds and betting lines for Marshall vs. Notre Dame:
- Notre Dame vs. Marshall spread: Notre Dame -20.5
- Notre Dame vs. Marshall over/under: 50 points
- Notre Dame vs. Marshall money line: Fighting Irish -1700, Thundering Herd +950
- MRSH: Thundering Herd are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games
- ND: Fighting Irish are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games overall
- Notre Dame vs. Marshall: See picks at SportsLine
Why Notre Dame can cover
Notre Dame will be battling in front of its home crowd as the Fighting Irish look to secure their first win of the season. The Fighting Irish offense is led by sophomore quarterback Tyler Buchner. Buchner is a dual-threat who utilizes his feet effectively. The California native can also sling the football around the yard with no problem. He threw for 177 yards in the season opener.
Junior tight end Michael Mayer is a big-bodied option in the passing game for the Fighting Irish. Mayer is a smooth athlete who uses different parts of his game to gain an edge against the opponent. The Kentucky native runs well after that catch while showing his willingness as a blocker. Mayer caught five passes for 32 yards and a score in Week 1.'
Why Marshall can cover
The Thundering Herd love to run the ball and impose their will on opposing teams. During the 2021 season, they rushed for 162.2 rushing yards per game. Marshall set the tone in the season opener and ran for 380 yards. It has a dynamic duo at tailback.
Sophomore running back Ethan Payne led the way for Marshall's ground attack in the win over Norfolk State. He had 10 carries for 113 yards with two scores. Payne was able to constantly hit the hole with a full head of steam and easily blew past defenders. Senior running Khalan Laborn also made a positive impact last week. He logged 12 carries for 102 yards and two touchdowns.'
How to make Marshall vs. Notre Dame picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting that the teams will combine for 47 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time.'Head to SportsLine to see which side to back.'
So who wins Notre Dame vs. Marshall? And which side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college football picks.
