In this article we will formulate a Marshall vs Georgia Southern prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 27th at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd are 19-11 (11-6) this season after they defeated Old Dominion by a score of 97-88 in their last game. Marshall led 49-42 at halftime and they added 48 points in the second half in the win. The Thundering Herd shot 60% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Wyatt Fricks led Marshall with 28 points and four rebounds, while Landen Joseph added 18 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Marshall lost to Coastal Carolina by a score of 79-75, but did beat Appalachian State by a score of 94-93 before that. The Thundering Herd have scored 81.2 points per game with 37.2 rebounds and 16.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.2 points against per game this season. Jalen Speer is averaging 16.0 points and 5.5 assists per game, while Wyatt Fricks is averaging 15.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Thundering Herd. Marshall is shooting 46.8% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this season.
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Georgia Southern Eagles are 15-15 (7-10) this year after they lost to James Madison by a score of 82-66 in their last game. Georgia Southern trailed 38-37 at halftime and they only scored 29 points in the second half in the loss. The Eagles shot 38% from the field, 22% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Tyren Moore led Georgia Southern with 20 points and four assists, while Alden Applewhite added 15 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Georgia Southern lost to Appalachian State by a score of 89-74 and Georgia State by a score of 66-64. The Eagles have scored 79.8 points per game with 34.8 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.8 points against per game this season. Spudd Webb is averaging 15.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Tyren Moore is averaging 15.0 points and 2.5 assists per game for the Eagles. Georgia Southern is shooting 42.7% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 31.9% on three pointers this year.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won 11 of its last 12 games against Conference opponents at Cam Henderson Center.
- Georgia Southern has lost each of its last four road games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Marshall’s last six games.
Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win
- Georgia Southern has won four of its last five away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Marshall has lost the first half in six of its last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia Southern’s last six road games have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
- Twenty-three of Marshall’s last 26 night games at Cam Henderson Center have produced a total of 166 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Marshall ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.0).
- Marshall ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.1).
- Georgia Southern ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.9).
- Georgia Southern ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.6).
Marshall vs Georgia Southern Prediction
Marshall comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they are 11-6 in conference play. The Thundering Herd are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored at least 84 points in four of their last five. Georgia Southern has lost three in a row and they have allowed at least 81 points in four of their last five. We should see a higher scoring game here, but I expect Marshall to get the cover at home.