Marshall Thundering Herd vs Kentucky Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Thundering Herd and Wildcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on SECN, and it’s hosted by the Wildcats at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 156.5 points, with the Wildcats being the favored team playing at home against the Thundering Herd.

MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +17.5

This game will be played at Rupp Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-70 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Even though we have Kentucky winning straight-up, we like Marshall at +17.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Will Marshall Shock Everyone at Rupp Arena?

Marshall, who has a record of 2-3, is preparing for their 6th game of the season. In their last five road games, which includes last year, Marshall has a record of 1-4. As we delve into Marshall’s ATS performance, we find that they currently hold a 2-3 record. Looking back at their previous ten games, which includes last season, Marshall has gone 4-6 vs. the spread.

Marshall comes in with an over/under record of 1-4-0 through five games, with their games averaging a combined 146.2 points per game so far. The Thundering Herd’s have recorded an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 70 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Marshall offense ended with 71 points against Oakland. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 37% and made 7 threes. Kevon Voyles is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 15.8. Meanwhile, Nate Martin also brings a PPG average of 13 into the game.

In terms of defense, Marshall is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 73.8 points per game. The Marshall defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 78 points and allowed Oakland to connect on 7 threes.

Does Kentucky Stand a Chance at Home?

Today, Kentucky will face off against Marshall, entering the game with a 3-1 record. In their last ten home games, including those from last year, Kentucky has a home record of 6-4. In terms of against the spread (ATS), Kentucky has a 1-3 record thus far in the current year. Taking into account the previous season, Kentucky has gone 5-5 ATS in their last ten games.

After four games, Kentucky has an over/under record of 2-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 153.8 points per game so far. Looking at the Wildcats’ last three games, their over/under record is 3-0 with their games averaging 93 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Kentucky offense ended with 101 points against Stonehill. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 63.9% and made 17 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Reed Sheppard with 25 points. Rob Dillingham also added 20 points for the Wildcats.

Coming into today’s game, the Kentucky defense is giving up an average of 70.2 points per contest. So far, the Kentucky defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8 times per game (192nd).