-Current betting trends and series with Louisana-Monroe

-Current betting trends and streaks with Marshall

– Current betting trends for games between Louisiana-Monroe and Marshall

– A summary that ties it all together and results in a favorable betting outcome for today's game between the Warhawks and Thundering Herd.

Can Marshall build on the last game?

Marshall has a 4-3 record overall and they picked up a win in their last game. Marshall appeared in the final game against Georgia State and scored 35 points en route to the win. Braylon Braxton completed 11 of his 20 passes for 131 yards, one touchdown and one interception. AJ Turner had a great game on the ground, rushing 15 times for 177 yards and three touchdowns.

Marshall is averaging 30 points this season while their defense is giving up 26.3 points per game. The offense ranks 53rd in the league while the defense ranks 81st in all of college football.

Louisiana-Monroe was terrible in their last game

Louisiana-Monroe faced South Alabama in its last game and scored only 17 points while the defense gave up 46 points, leading to the loss. Aidan Armenta completed 11 of his 23 passes for 149 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. The turnovers were a problem and the offense needs to be much more consistent. Ahmad Hardy finished the game with 20 carries for 104 yards and the offense needs to be consistent.

Louisiana-Monroe averages 22 points while their defense gives up 23.7 points per game. The offense ranks 107th in the league while the defense ranks 68th. The offensive needs to get off to a quick start here.

Louisiana-Monroe vs. Marshall Prediction

Louisiana-Monreo was eliminated in their last game, but they will be better here and shouldn't be such big underdogs. The better defensive team is Louisiana-Monroe, which only gives up 23.7 points per game. Louisiana-Monroe's defense will step up significantly and that will be the difference here. It may not be enough to win, but Louisiana-Monroe will come out on top here.