Marshall vs Appalachian State Prediction 2/28/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Appalachian State () vs. Marshall (18-12)
February 28, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Marshall -2.5; Over/Under: 134.5
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The Appalachian State Mountaineers and Marshall Thundering Herd meet Friday in college basketball action at the Cam Henderson Center. Here’s a Marshall vs Appalachian State Prediction. This article will include a Marshall vs Appalachian State Pick.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers are coming off losses to Marshall and Georgia Southern. Appalachian State is falling apart at the worst possible time, as it lost three of its last four games.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers are averaging 68.6 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 63.2 points on 39 percent shooting. Myles Tate is averaging 16.4 points and 5.6 assists, while CJ Huntley is averaging 15.8 points and 7.8 rebounds. Jalil Beaubrun is grabbing 5.2 rebounds and Dior Conners is dishing 1 assist. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 65 percent from the free throw line. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are allowing 29.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd are coming off wins over Old Dominion and App State. Marshall is having a senior night, and this roster has six seniors on its roster.
The Marshall Thundering Herd are averaging 75.7 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 71.9 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Obinna Anochili-Killen is averaging 14.1 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Mikal Dawson is averaging 12.8 points and 4.1 rebounds. Dezayne Mingo is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Speer is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Marshall Thundering Herd are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The Marshall Thundering Herd are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won 10 of its last 11 night games at Cam Henderson Center.
- Appalachian State has lost each of its last five Friday road games.
- The home team has won the first half in eight of Appalachian State’s last nine games.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
- Appalachian State has won three of its last four night games.
- Marshall has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Marshall’s last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Cam Henderson Center has produced a total of 135+ points.
- Each of Appalachian State’s last six road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Marshall ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.3).
- Marshall ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.2).
- Appalachian State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.1%).
- Appalachian State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.8).
Marshall vs Appalachian State Injury Report
Neither Marshall nor Appalachian State have a player listed on its injury report.
Marshall vs Appalachian State Prediction
Appalachian State and Marshall played each other six days ago, and the Mountaineers won by 10 points while allowing 37 percent shooting from the field and 21 percent from three. Hard to see things being different this time with App State on the road. Marshall is 13-3 SU at home this season and is a profitable 15-12-1 ATS on the year. Appalachian State is 11-16 ATS on the season. You can argue Marshall should be a bigger favorite at home, especially with how the first game between these teams went down a week ago. Give me Marshall.
