Marshall and Coastal Carolina face off in a Sun Belt Conference showdown on Thursday night with both teams holding a 4-3 record. Marshall is favored by 5.5 points according to bet365, with a total points over/under set at 54.5. Marshall's offense has been balanced and explosive lately, led by quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, who has accumulated 365 yards of offense last week and averages 35.1 points per game. Wide receiver Demarcus Lacey is a key playmaker with 484 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Coastal Carolina counters with a strong rushing attack averaging over 170 yards per game, led by Ja'Vin Simpkins, and a defense featuring Zeke Campbell, who has 21 tackles and four sacks. The SportsLine projection model predicts a high-scoring game with an over/under of 60 points and favors Marshall to cover the spread. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 at 6:30 p.m. ET. Fans can take advantage of betting bonuses, such as bet365's offer of bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets, and other promos from FanDuel and Fanatics Sportsbook. The model's simulations have historically been profitable, with a 47-33 record on college football picks since early 2024. The game is part of a busy Week 10 Sun Belt schedule with three national TV broadcasts and division race implications, including matchups like James Madison vs. Texas State and Old Dominion vs. ULM.