Marshall Thundering Herd vs Elon Phoenix Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Marshall Thundering Herd will be looking to secure their first road win of the season when they take on the Elon Phoenix on Saturday night at Schar Center. The Thundering Herd are coming off a close loss to Southern Mississippi, while the Phoenix are coming off a win over UNC Greensboro. This will be the first meeting between the two teams, with Elon being the betting favorite with a -5 opening line that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for more insights and predictions in the upcoming Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Elon Phoenix matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Thundering Herd +182 | Phoenix -228

Spread: Thundering Herd +5 (-110) | Phoenix -5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Elon will win straight-up is 70%.

Marshall Thundering Herd

Marshall's two-game winning streak was ended by Southern Mississippi, resulting in their fourth loss to the spread in five games. They will aim to rebound this weekend and secure their first road victory of the season. The team averages 77.3 points per game, with their recent game seeing them score 66 points while shooting 52.1% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Obinna Anochili-Killen led with 15 points and seven rebounds, followed by Mikal Dawson and Dezayne Mingo. Defensively, Marshall allows 72.2 points per game, conceding 68 points in their last outing. To secure a win, they will need a solid defensive performance. With a power ranking of 220, Marshall ranks 130 in offense and 221 in defense, currently holding a 19-13 record. Offensively, the team hits 44.47% of field goals and 68.59% of free throws, while defensively allowing 44.06% of field goals and averaging 35.25 defensive rebounds per game. For more NCAAB predictions, refer to our resources.