Duquesne Dukes vs Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dukes and Thundering Herd. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Thundering Herd at Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, WV. Get ready to place your bets! The Dukes come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 154 points.

DUQUESNE DUKES VS MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD BETTING PICK

The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +5

This game will be played at Cam Henderson Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-69 in favor of the Thundering Herd.
• Not only will Marshall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Can the Dukes Pull Off a Road Win?

After their most recent game, a 66-62 win against UC Irvine, Duquesne has a 5-2 overall record. So far this season, they are 5-1 at home and 0-1 on the road. As Duquesne gets ready to face Marshall, their ATS record stands at 3-4. Over their last five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.

After seven games, Duquesne has an over/under record of 4-3-0, with their games averaging a combined 147.7 points per game so far. The Dukes’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 143 points per game.

Compared to their season average of 77.6 points per game, Duquesne struggled in their previous game. Against UC Irvine, the Dukes scored 66 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 41.4%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Dae Dae Grant who comes into today’s matchup averaging 19.4. Jimmy Clark III also heads into the game with a PPG average of 16.

Currently, the Dukes’ defense holds the 121st rank in the nation, allowing 70.1 points per game. So far, the Duquesne defense is giving up an average of 9.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11 times per game (348th).

Can the Thundering Herd Please their Home Crowd?

Marshall heads into today’s game with a 2-5 record, coming off a loss to Miami (OH) (79-74). In their last three home games, including those from last year, Marshall has a 1-2 record. Marshall currently holds an ATS record that is below .500, sitting at 2-5. Within their ATS record, the team has gone 1-4 vs. the spread on the road and 1-1 at home.

Up to this point, games involving Marshall have had an average of 154.9 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 154.2 points. Their over/under record is 2-5-0. The Thundering Herd’s last five games have finished with a combined 158 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.

In their most recent game, the Thundering Herd’s offense tallied 74 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 74 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is Kevon Voyles, who is averaging 14.1 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Nate Martin also maintains a PPG average of 13.3 heading into game.

At present, the Thundering Herd’s defense is nationally ranked 235th, allowing 80.9 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.