Middle Tennessee vs. Marshall prediction: Why Marshall is favored to win in college football Week 2 [2026]

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of Middle Tennessee vs. Marshall, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives Marshall an 82.5% chance of defeating Middle Tennessee. Our predicted final score has Marshall winning 34-21. According to our model, Middle Tennessee (+13.5) has a 51.2% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 57 points has a 51.2% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Middle Tennessee +13.5 (-110) / Marshall -13.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Middle Tennessee +420, Marshall -520
• Total: Over/Under 57 (-114/-106)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Middle Tennessee +13.5 @ -110 via bet365
• Moneyline: Marshall @ -520 via DraftKings
• Total: Under 57 @ -106 via Caesars

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 57 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's college football game between Marshall and Middle Tennessee at Joan C. Edwards Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Middle Tennessee vs. Marshall
• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Joan C. Edwards Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict Marshall, with an 82.5% win probability, will likely beat Middle Tennessee in Saturday's college football matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.