South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Marshall Thundering Herd NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24
Betting on today’s Bulldogs 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+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Marshall being favored by -9 over South Carolina State.
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD BETTING PICK
The Pick: South Carolina State Bulldogs +9
This game will be played at Cam Henderson Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.
WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Thundering Herd.
- Even though we have Marshall winning straight-up, we like South Carolina State at +9.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will South Carolina State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
South Carolina State picked up a 72-62 road win over IU Indy on Saturday, November 23rd. The Bulldogs, who were -4 favorites, covered the spread. The game’s total points ended at 134, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.
After trailing 42-28 at halftime, South Carolina State turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while holding the Jaguars to just 20.
South Carolina State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 45.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts (15/30) and connected on 37.5% from beyond the arc (6/16). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 24 of 31 attempts for a 77.4% success rate.
Drayton Jones led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Jarvis Walker added 21 points and 4 assists, though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 5 attempts. Colin McKenzie was efficient from deep, going 3 for 4 from three-point range and finishing with 11 points in 18 minutes.
South Carolina State’s defense held their opponent to just 62 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 16 made two-point shots on 28 attempts, a 57% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, their opponent struggled, hitting only 5 of 28 threes for 17%. South Carolina State sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 15, shooting 78%. The Bulldogs also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Will Marshall Come Through as Home Favorites?
Marshall Thundering Herd Recent Game/Games
Marshall’s season took a tough turn on Saturday as they fell 80-45 to Purdue on the road. Entering the game as +20.5 point underdogs, the Thundering Herd not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 125, falling short of the O/U line of 149.5.
After trailing 39-24 at halftime, Marshall’s struggles continued in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 41-21. The Thundering Herd will need to regroup and find ways to be more competitive moving forward.
Marshall’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, managing just 45 points on 30.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34%, and they hit only 4 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 12.5% from three-point range.
At the free-throw line, the Thundering Herd shot 52.9%, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They did grab 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 6 assists. Trey Kaufman-Renn led the team with 18 points, while Camden Heide and Myles Colvin each added 13 points, with Heide hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.
Marshall’s defense struggled, giving up 80 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 18 of 32 (56%) on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Marshall’s defense allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts (37%). They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 26 (78%). Marshall gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.