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Marshall Thundering Herd Looks to Continue Home Dominance Against Georgia State Panthers

Georgia State (7-14, 3-6 Sun Belt) will be looking to end their four-game losing streak as they face off against Marshall (13-9, 6-3 Sun Belt) at the Cam Henderson Center on Thursday night at 7 PM ET. Despite Marshall's previous success against Georgia State, with a 5-1 record, the Panthers are aiming to turn things around. Marshall is currently the favored team with a -12.5 opening line that has remained steady. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Georgia State vs. Marshall matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Panthers +625 | Thundering Herd -975
• Spread: Panthers +12.5 (-110) | Thundering Herd -12.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 152.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marshall will win straight-up is 91%.

Georgia St. vs Marshall Stats

Georgia St. Panthers

Georgia State Panthers are currently on a four-game losing streak and have lost seven consecutive road games. In their last game, they scored 79 points with Cesare Edwards leading with 20 points. The team averages 72.9 points per game but struggles defensively, allowing 80.2 points per game. With a power ranking of 281, they are ranked 239 in offense and 345 in defense. The Panthers shoot 42.08% from the field and 31.00% from three-point range. They average 38.90 rebounds per game but have a high turnover rate. Defensively, they allow 45.39% field goals and 32.29% three-pointers. To improve their performance, Georgia State will need a better defensive effort in their upcoming game.

Marshall Thundering Herd Analysis

The Marshall Thundering Herd showed resilience by bouncing back from a loss to JMU with wins over Coastal Carolina, Georgia State, and Georgia Southern. They will look to extend their winning streak in their upcoming game. Marshall averages 75.6 points per game and they scored 71 points in their last game, with key contributions from players like Jalen Speer, Nate Martin, and Dezayne Mingo. Despite their defensive struggles, giving up an average of 71.1 points per game, Marshall will need another strong defensive effort to secure a win in their next matchup. On offense, Marshall ranks 156th for scoring, with 44.07% field goal shooting and 31.44% three-point shooting. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 43.81% from the field and 31.41% from three-point range. Overall, Marshall has a power ranking of 94 and a record of 13-9. They will need to maintain their offensive efficiency and improve their defense to continue their success.

Marshall Poised to Dominate Against Struggling Panthers in Home Game

The Thundering Herd has an impressive home record, winning 10 out of 12 games, while the Panthers have struggled on the road, losing seven consecutive games. Marshall holds the advantage in this matchup due to their strong shooting performance at home, with a shooting percentage of over 45%, compared to the Panthers' less than 40% on the road. Additionally, Marshall has been more effective at the free throw line, making over 79% of their free throws in their recent games, whereas the Panthers have only made less than 70% of theirs. Marshall's ability to secure offensive rebounds, limit turnovers, and maintain a strong defense sets them up to outperform the Panthers, who have struggled defensively, conceding over 85 points per game on the road. Considering these factors, it is recommended to take Marshall to cover the spread in this game.

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