Marshall Thundering Herd vs Youngstown St. Penguins prediction, odds and best bet for Nov. 14
Marshall will beat Youngstown State, projected Marshall 80, Youngstown State 78, with Noah Otshudi’s sustained scoring production providing the strongest reason to favor the Herd. His recent 27-point performance strengthens that slight lean, but the Penguins have a scoring threat of their own in Linus Holmstrom. Neither Marshall 0 (-110) nor the total of 159.5 (-110) offers a sufficiently convincing edge. The official wager is Pass.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs Youngstown St. Penguins prediction and best bet
Marshall gets the narrow nod, with low confidence and no official bet. Otshudi’s scoring record gives the Herd a credible offensive foundation, but Youngstown State’s home court and Holmstrom’s production keep this close. The forecast favors Marshall without treating a likely one-possession finish as a strong betting opportunity.
Other analysts also lean toward a tight Marshall victory. Dimers projects Marshall 79, Youngstown State 78, while The Breakdown predicts Marshall 80, Youngstown State 79. Those are separate forecasts, not proof that Marshall has a dependable advantage at the supplied price.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Both schools’ official updates confirm the revised afternoon start, superseding the earlier 6 p.m. listing in Marshall’s preview.
Venue: Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, Ohio. Broadcast: ESPN+, confirmed by Youngstown State.
Records: Marshall Thundering Herd 1-2; Youngstown St. Penguins 1-2.
SportsJaw odds: Marshall Thundering Herd -1.5 (-110); Youngstown St. Penguins +1.5 (-110). Moneyline: Marshall Thundering Herd -120; Youngstown St. Penguins +100. Total: Over 157 (-110); Under 157 (-110).