Old Dominion Monarchs vs Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/11

College Football Preview

In Week 7 of the 2025 NCAA football season, the Old Dominion Monarchs will take on the Marshall Thundering Herd. The game will be held at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ at 3:30 PM on Saturday, October 11.

The Monarchs come into this game with a 4-1 record, showing strong performances both at home and on the road. They are part of the Sun Belt Conference, where they have a conference record of 1-0. Meanwhile, the Thundering Herd hold a 2-3 record this season. They are also in the Sun Belt Conference but have struggled, with a conference record of 0-1. This game is set to be an important one for both teams.

Old Dominion Team Preview

Old Dominion has shown strong performance in their recent games. They scored a big win against Coastal Carolina, finishing 47-7. The team had 30 first downs and 619 total yards in that game.

The Monarchs’ offense has been strong, with 1,264 rushing yards so far this season. Their quarterback, Colton Joseph, has thrown for 1,215 yards and 12 touchdowns. Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding leads the receivers with 295 yards and 5 touchdowns.

On defense, the Monarchs have allowed 73 points this season. They have recovered 7 fumbles, which ranks 2nd in the league. However, they face some injury concerns, including Jason Henderson, who is out for the season.

Old Dominion vs Marshall Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Marshall Thundering Herd
  • Venue: Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV
  • Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Old Dominion -614, Marshall +443

Marshall Team Preview

The Marshall Thundering Herd has had a mixed season so far. They recently lost a high-scoring game against Louisiana-Lafayette 54-51. Despite the loss, they had strong passing yards with 258 and zero interceptions.

Earlier in the season, Marshall secured a win over Middle Tennessee with a score of 42-28. In this game, they had a balanced attack with 261 passing yards and 191 rushing yards. Their defense also performed well, allowing only 14 first downs.

At home, Marshall had a convincing win against Eastern Kentucky, finishing 38-7. They dominated on the ground with 263 rushing yards. Their defense was solid, allowing only 11 rushing yards and two interceptions.

BTB Betting Pick

Old Dominion is favored by 14.5 points against Marshall. The Monarchs have a strong rushing attack, ranking 10th in rushing yards. Marshall’s defense has allowed 155 points this season, placing them 96th. The spread pick is Old Dominion to cover the -14.5 line due to their offensive strength and Marshall’s defensive struggles.

The total for the game is set at 55.5 points. Old Dominion has scored 181 points this season, ranking 30th. Marshall has scored 158 points, ranking 44th. The projected score suggests a combined total over 55.5 points, making the over the recommended pick.