Texas State Bobcats vs Marshall Thundering Herd NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

Betting on today’s Bobcats and Thundering Herd game? Catch the action at Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, WV, as the Thundering Herd hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Sun Belt matchup, Texas State is favored bt -1.5 vs. Marshall. The over/under for the game is 144.5 points.

TEXAS STATE BOBCATS VS MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD BETTING PICK

The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +1.5

This game will be played at Cam Henderson Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.

WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Thundering Herd.
• Not only will Marshall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will the Bobcats Defense Show Up in Huntington?

Texas State fell to 6-5 on the season after an 80-72 home loss to UT Arlington on Sunday. The Bobcats, who were -6.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 152, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.

Texas State led 39-32 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 33 points while allowing 48 to the Mavericks. This second-half collapse was a key factor in their loss.

Texas State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 38.5% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit 28 of 35 free throws, good for 80%.

Diante Smith led the way with 24 points, hitting 9 of 11 shots, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Tyrel Morgan added 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Lance Ware contributed 19 points and 12 boards.

Even though Texas State held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, they still gave up 80 points. Most of the damage came from the free-throw line, where their opponent hit 28 of 35 attempts, shooting 80%.

From beyond the arc, Texas State’s defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% success rate. They also allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can the Thundering Herd Secure a Win at Home?

Marshall Thundering Herd Recent Game/Games

Marshall dropped to 5-7 on the season after a 73-59 road loss to Elon on Saturday, December 28th. They entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the O/U line of 144.5.

Marshall trailed 37-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 36. The Thundering Herd will look to bounce back as they continue their season.

Marshall’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 59 points on 30.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.3%, and they hit only 20% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-30 from deep.

They did manage to grab 18 offensive rebounds and dish out 14 assists. Nick Dorn led the way, scoring 29 points and hitting 6 of 10 threes, while Mikal Dawson added 24 points, connecting on 5 of 9 from beyond the arc.

Marshall’s defense gave up 73 points while holding the opposing team to 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 57 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 33%, hitting 8 of their 24 three-point attempts. Marshall also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 76% success rate.