Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23

Planning on watching today’s Thundering Herd and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 160 points, and the Bobcats are the home favorites against the Thundering Herd in a non-conference matchup.

MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS OHIO BOBCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +9

This game will be played at Convocation Center (OH) at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 9th.

WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Bobcats.
• Even though we have Ohio winning straight-up, we like Marshall at +9.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 160 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Will the Thundering Herd Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Marshall enters today’s game against Ohio with a 2-6 overall record. On the road, the Thundering Herd have a 1-4 record this season, while posting a 1-1 record at home. Heading into today’s game, Marshall holds a 2-5 ATS record. This includes a 1-4 mark on the road against the spread and a 1-1 record at home.

Marshall comes in with an over/under record of 2-5-0 through eight games, with their games averaging a combined 154.9 points per game so far. In the Thundering Herd’s last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 160 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 1-4.

The Marshall offense is coming off a game in which they scored 74 points vs. Miami (OH). Overall their field goal percentage was 35.9% while connecting on 8 threes. Kevon Voyles is leading the team in scoring at 13.9 points per contest. Nate Martin has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.1 going into the game.

At this time, the Thundering Herd’s defense is positioned 245th in the country, permitting 81.4 points per game. Marshall will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Miami (OH) to just 35% shooting in their most recent game.

Will the Bobcats Come Through as Home Favorites?

So far, Ohio has a record of 5-3 after eight games. In games played on the road, the Bobcats are 0-1, while they are 5-1 when playing at home. As of now, Ohio has a sub-.500 record vs. the spread at 3-4. Over their last five games, the team has gone 1-4 vs. the spread.

So far, Ohio’s games have averaged 155.4 points per game with the average over/under line being 148.8 points. In the Bobcats’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 159 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-2.

Against Delaware, the Ohio had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 79.9 points per game. They scored 74 points and posted a field goal percentage of 42.9% in the game. On the offensive front, the Bobcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 94th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 121st in terms of percentage and 156th in three-pointers made.

The Bobcats’ defense is presently ranked 190th nationally, allowing an average of 74.9 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Delaware, the Fightin’ Blue Hens finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 73 points vs. Ohio.