The Thundering Herd will play the Pirates on Saturday, September 9th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 4:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN3.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with Marshall and East Carolina scheduled to matchup at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Marshall had a 99.67 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for East Carolina in the 2022 season was 97.33.
- Away Marshall - At the end of the 2022 regular season, Marshall had a 4-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
- Home East Carolina - East Carolina finished the 2022 regular season with a 4-3 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the American Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - Marshall wound up 6th (318) in the Sun Belt Conference, with East Carolina ranked 6th (423) for points scored in the 2022 American Conference.
- Points Against - Marshall finished 7th (208) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. East Carolina wound up 5th (353) in the 2022 American Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Marshall had a 9-4 regular season overall record, with East Carolina notching a 8-5 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown as Marshall takes on East Carolina at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium... The 2023-24 college football regular season is off to a thrilling start!
Both teams are hungry for a victory after solid performances last season... With a 9-4 standing, Marshall is looking to build upon their success... Meanwhile, East Carolina, with an 8-5 standing, is ready to prove their worth.
This Week 2 matchup promises a fierce battle between these two determined teams... The energy at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium will be electric as fans cheer on their home team... Expect an intense atmosphere and explosive plays on the field.
For those looking to bet on this game, SportsBetting3.com is the place to be... Review the odds below and make your predictions for this exciting clash... Will it be Marshall's strong defense or East Carolina's offensive firepower that wins the day?
Don't miss out on the action! Tune in on Saturday, September 9th, and witness an unforgettable college football showdown between Marshall and East Carolina.
Best Thundering Herd at Pirates Odds
| Underdog East Carolina | Favorite Marshall |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog East Carolina | Favorite Marshall |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Marshall is a -3 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while East Carolina is a +3 -109 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 44 -114 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $114 to win $100 betting the under.
Marshall is a -148 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and East Carolina is a +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Marshall
East Carolina
9/09/23 4:00pm EDT | -3 -105+3 -115 |
Underdog East Carolina - East Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3 East Carolina underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Marshall - Marshall bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3 Marshall favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Marshall at East Carolina Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Marshall
East Carolina
First Team To Score
9/09/23 4:00pm EDT | -135+105Bet |
Marshall
East Carolina
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/09/23 4:00pm EDT | -150+105+10000Bet |
Marshall
East Carolina
Game to Overtime
9/09/23 4:00pm EDT | Yes +875No -5000Bet |
Marshall
East Carolina
Both Teams Score 10+
9/09/23 4:00pm EDT | Yes -550No +350Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Marshall
East Carolina
Both Teams Score 20+
9/09/23 4:00pm EDT | Yes +160No -210Bet |
Marshall
East Carolina
Both Teams Score 30+
9/09/23 4:00pm EDT | Yes +1050No -3000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 2 | Marshall vs East Carolina Saturday, September 9th, 2023 | MRSH 31, ECU 13 Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium | Marshall by 18 |
| 2021 Week 3 | East Carolina vs Marshall Saturday, September 18th, 2021 | ECU 42, MRSH 38 Joan C. Edwards Stadium | East Carolina by 4 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| American | |||||||||
| East Carolina | 1-7 | 0.125 | 2 | 10 | 208 | 269 | 1-5 | 1-5 | L2 |
| Sun Belt East | |||||||||
| Marshall | 3-5 | 0.375 | 6 | 7 | 296 | 373 | 5-1 | 1-5 | L1 |
Marshall & East Carolina Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Marshall Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Marshall | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| East Carolina | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Albany vs Marshall | MRSH 21, ALB 17 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Marshall vs East Carolina | MRSH 31, ECU 13 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Virginia Tech vs Marshall | MRSH 24, VT 17 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Old Dominion vs Marshall | MRSH 41, ODU 35 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Marshall vs NC State | NCSU 48, MRSH 41 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Marshall vs Georgia State | GAST 41, MRSH 24 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | James Madison vs Marshall | JMU 20, MRSH 9 Thursday, October 19th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Marshall vs Coastal Carolina | CCU 34, MRSH 6 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Marshall vs Appalachian State | APP 31, MRSH 9 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Georgia Southern vs Marshall | MRSH 38, GASO 33 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Marshall vs South Alabama | USA 28, MRSH 0 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Arkansas State vs Marshall | MRSH 35, ARST 21 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | UTSA vs Marshall Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl | UTSA 35, MRSH 17 Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | East Carolina vs Michigan | MICH 30, ECU 3 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Marshall vs East Carolina | MRSH 31, ECU 13 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | East Carolina vs Appalachian State | APP 43, ECU 28 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Gardner-Webb vs East Carolina | ECU 44, GWEB 0 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | East Carolina vs Rice | RICE 24, ECU 17 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | SMU vs East Carolina | SMU 31, ECU 10 Thursday, October 12th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Charlotte vs East Carolina | CLT 10, ECU 7 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | East Carolina vs UTSA | UTSA 41, ECU 27 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Tulane vs East Carolina | TULN 13, ECU 10 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic | ECU 22, FAU 7 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | East Carolina vs Navy | NAVY 10, ECU 0 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Tulsa vs East Carolina | TLSA 29, ECU 27 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Marshall vs East Carolina College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Marshall vs East Carolina Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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