Marshall at Florida International

Two of the best teams in Conference USA East division clash here. Florida International is home but an underdog because Marshall has the superior defense that is a difference-maker for showdowns like this. Marshall is #17 in the nation in yards allowed, fourth in rushing defense, #20 in points allowed (20.8 pg). The Thundering Herd has won three of four road games this season, beating opponents on their home field by a 30 to 22.8 average. Marshall has covered six of its last eight road contests, even covering in their lone road defeat, 26-24, at Southern Miss. They face a Florida International defense that is suspect, #61 in yards allowed, #49 in points surrendered (24.4 pg). And they are terrible against the run getting gouged for 202.5 yards per game on the ground, #101 in the country. College football road favorites are 94-49 ATS after allowing 17 points or less in two straight games against an opponent that played a game where 60+ total points were scored. Back the superior defense in this C-USA showdown. Play Marshall.