Memphis-Marshall Preview

The Memphis Tigers and the Marshall Thundering Herd will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Thundering Herd listed as 4-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 60. Rice exploded for 29 points in the fourth quarter in Week 2 in a 42-35 victory over Memphis. The Tigers had been pegged as 3-point favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (65.5). Marshall was pounded 51-14 by Wisconsin in Week 2, as 21-point road underdogs. The 65 points sailed OVER the posted total of 51. Darius Marshall ran for 50 yards on 15 carries with a touchdown in the loss. Current streak: Memphis has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Memphis: 0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS Marshall: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS Memphis most recently: When playing in September are 2-8 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 7-3 Marshall most recently: When playing in September are 1-9 When playing on turf are 4-6 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 8 of Memphis's last 11 games on the road Memphis is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games Marshall is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Marshall is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games Next up: Memphis home to Nicholls State, Saturday, September 20 Marshall at Southern Miss, Saturday, September 20