Ohio Bobcats vs Marshall Thundering Herd NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24
The Bobcats and Thundering Herd are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Thundering Herd will host the game at Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, WV. In this non-conference matchup, Ohio is favored by -1 against Marshall. The over/under for the game is 157.5 points.
OHIO BOBCATS VS MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD BETTING PICK
The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +1
This game will be played at Cam Henderson Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.
WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Thundering Herd.
- Not only will Marshall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will Ohio Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
Ohio moved to 4-5 on the season with an 88-76 home win over Morehead State on Saturday. The Bobcats were -13.5 favorites heading into the game but failed to cover the spread.
Ohio led 39-33 at halftime and scored 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The combined points of 164 went over the O/U line of 146.5.
Ohio’s offense put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 53.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting lagged at 30.4% (7/23). At the free-throw line, they connected on 83.3%, making 15 of 18 attempts.
Jackson Paveletzke led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 1 of 5 attempts. Elmore James and Tyler Brelsford each added 16 points, with both shooting 50% from beyond the arc. Brelsford also contributed 5 assists, tying for the team lead with Aidan Hadaway, who chipped in 12 points on 4 of 5 shooting.
Ohio’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to connect on 66% of their two-point attempts, with 26 made baskets inside the arc.
From three-point range, the Bobcats held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they hit 7 of 23 attempts. Ohio also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 15, shooting 83%. The Bobcats gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Can Marshall Grab a Win at Home?
Marshall Thundering Herd Recent Game/Games
Marshall’s season record dropped to 4-5 after an 88-79 road loss to Wright State on Wednesday. The Thundering Herd entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 167, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.
Marshall trailed 37-26 at halftime but scored 53 points in the second half. However, they allowed 51 points in the second half, which prevented them from mounting a comeback.
Marshall put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 36% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-25, and hit 70% from the free-throw line, making 14-of-20.
Brandon Noel led the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall and 50% from three. Jack Doumbia and Mikal Dawson each added 20 points, with Doumbia hitting 8-of-10 shots in just 20 minutes, and Dawson knocking down 3-of-7 from beyond the arc.
Marshall’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 57% shooting. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 63% shooting.
From beyond the arc, the Thundering Herd gave up 8 threes on 44% shooting. They also sent the opposing team to the line 24 times, where they hit 18 free throws.