Marshall Thundering Herd defeat Old Dominion Monarchs 36-23: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Marshall Thundering Herd 36, Old Dominion Monarchs 23
The Marshall Thundering Herd beat the Old Dominion Monarchs 36-23 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at S.B. Ballard Stadium. The Marshall Thundering Herd covered the spread as 3-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 46, with 59 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Old Dominion Monarchs final score and game recap
The Marshall Thundering Herd led 17-7 after the first quarter and 27-10 at halftime. The Old Dominion Monarchs outscored the Marshall Thundering Herd 13-9 in the second half. The Marshall Thundering Herd led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- TJ Lester (Marshall Thundering Herd): 8 carries for 76 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Judah Price (Marshall Thundering Herd): 15 carries for 82 yards.
- Josh Rodriguez (Old Dominion Monarchs): 9 catches for 143 yards.
- Jaxon Potter (Old Dominion Monarchs): 23/44 passing for 329 yards, 0 touchdowns, 3 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Old Dominion Monarchs?
The Marshall Thundering Herd covered the spread as 3-point favorites, winning by 13 points.
The spread opened at Marshall Thundering Herd -2.5 and closed at Marshall Thundering Herd -3.
Did Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Old Dominion Monarchs go over or under the total?
The game went over: 59 points combined against a closing total of 46, over by 13. 37 of the 59 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 45.5 and closed at 46.
How did AiQ's Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Old Dominion Monarchs predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Marshall Thundering Herd to win at -142, a win (+$70.42 on a $100 bet).
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Old Dominion Monarchs game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: Marshall Thundering Herd won the first quarter, paying -126.
- Old Dominion Monarchs team total 21.5: the over, paying -108, with 23 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Marshall Thundering Herd won the first half, paying -125.
- Marshall Thundering Herd team total 23.5: the over, paying -128, with 36 scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -128, with 24 points scored.
- First-half total 22.5: the over, paying -120, with 37 points scored.
- First-half spread: Marshall Thundering Herd -0.5 covered, paying -105.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Old Dominion Monarchs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Marshall Thundering Herd at -145 and the Old Dominion Monarchs at +120. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Marshall Thundering Herd a 57% favorite. The Marshall Thundering Herd won as the favorite at -145: $68.97 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Marshall Thundering Herd, the price before the game was -142: priced below fair (−2.5% value).
The spread moved toward the Marshall Thundering Herd between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 45.5 to 46, and the game went over.
Marshall Thundering Herd and Old Dominion Monarchs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Marshall Thundering Herd 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight wins for the Marshall Thundering Herd.
This result left the Old Dominion Monarchs 2-7 in the 2026 regular season (1-4 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 5 times. That made it three straight losses for the Old Dominion Monarchs.
What's next for Marshall Thundering Herd and Old Dominion Monarchs?
Next for the Marshall Thundering Herd: at the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Old Dominion Monarchs: at the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Saturday, November 7, 2026.