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Marshall Thundering Herd set to take on Old Dominion Monarchs in Sun Belt Conference matchup

In an upcoming Sun Belt Conference matchup, the Marshall Thundering Herd (15-12, 8-6 Sun Belt) are set to face off against the Old Dominion Monarchs (11-16, 7-7 Sun Belt) at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Both teams are coming off recent losses and are looking to get back on track. Marshall, currently two games behind first place in the Sun Belt, lost to Louisiana in their last game. Old Dominion, three games behind first place, suffered a defeat against Georgia Southern. Despite their recent struggles, both teams have a clean bill of health with no players listed on the injury report. With Marshall favored to win by 2.5 points, be sure to check out our expert prediction for this game and elevate your NCAAB picks for a chance to win big.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Thundering Herd -138 | Monarchs +114
• Spread: Thundering Herd -2.5 (-110) | Monarchs +2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 145.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marshall will win straight-up is 58%.

Marshall vs Old Dominion Stats

Marshall Thundering Herd

Marshall Thundering Herd's basketball team is averaging 75.5 points per game, while allowing 72.4 points per game, ranking 139th and 22nd respectively in the nation. They are struggling with field goal shooting, ranked 242nd at 43.6% and 311th in 3-point shooting at 31.4%. However, they have standout players like Obinna Anochili-Killen and Mikal Dawson leading in scoring. Anochili-Killen has an average of 13.8 points per game on 55.4% shooting, while Dawson follows closely with 13.0 points per game on 39.1% shooting. Marshall's defense is ranked 233rd in field goal shooting allowed at 44.6% and 150th in 3-point shooting at 32.9%.

Power-ranked 148, Marshall is ranked 136 in offense, scoring on average 75.77 points per game and 197th in defense, allowing 72.12 points per game. They have a record of 15-12 with 12-11-2 ATS this season. Offensively, the team struggles with field goal shooting at 43.87% and free throw shooting at 69.40%, ranking 232nd and 259th respectively. They have a 31.41% success rate in three-point shooting, ranking 309th in the nation. Marshall averages 37.00 rebounds per game, along with 14.31 offensive assists and 11.85 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow 44.60% field goals and 71.05% free throws, ranking 243rd and 150th respectively. They also allow 32.84% three-point shooting, ranking 149th in the nation. The Thundering Herd averages 35.23 defensive rebounds per game, along with 10.50 defensive assists and 12.77 turnovers per game.

Old Dominion Monarchs Analysis

The Old Dominion Monarchs currently have a power ranking of 228 and are ranked 314th in offense, averaging 68.31 points per game. They are ranked 206th in defense, allowing an average of 72.46 points per game. Overall, they have a record of 11-16, with a 12-13 against the spread. The Monarchs struggle with shooting, ranking 353rd in field goal percentage at 40.24% and dead last in three-point shooting at 27.95%. However, they excel in rebounding, ranking 42nd with an average of 38.58 rebounds per game.

On defense, the Monarchs allow opponents to shoot 44.39% from the field and 33.83% from three-point range. They rank 227th and 209th respectively in these categories. Despite their struggles, Robert Davis Jr. and Sean Durugordon are co-leaders in scoring, with Davis Jr. shooting 34.6% and Durugordon shooting 46.3%. Durugordon also leads the team in rebounds, steals, and blocked shots. Jaden Johnson is the leader in assists, averaging 3.9 per game. Overall, the Old Dominion Monarchs have room for improvement in both offense and defense.

Marshall's Offensive Prowess Outshines Old Dominion in Key Statistics and Matchup History

Marshall's offensive capabilities outshine those of Old Dominion, evident in their average score of 75.5 points per game, ranking 242nd in field goal shooting percentage and 311th in three-point shooting percentage. In comparison, Old Dominion averages only 68.6 points per game, placing them at 354th in field goal shooting percentage and 360th in three-point shooting percentage. Marshall has a strong track record, covering the number in seven of their last 11 games and boasting an 8-4-1 ATS record in their last 12 matchups against teams from the Sun Belt Conference, while Old Dominion has struggled with a 3-7 ATS record in their last 10 games. Despite Marshall's average of 72.4 points allowed per game on defense, their formidable presence in the paint, led by forward Obinna Anochili-Killen's nation-leading average of 3.0 blocks per game, effectively disrupts opponents' close-range offensive strategies.

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