Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Marshall Thundering Herd NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Screaming Eagles 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 over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Marshall is favored by -9.5 at home against Southern Indiana.
SOUTHERN INDIANA SCREAMING EAGLES VS MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD BETTING PICK
The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd -9.5
This game will be played at Cam Henderson Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.
WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 92-57 in favor of the Thundering Herd.
- Not only will Marshall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.
Does Southern Indiana Stand a Chance on the Road?
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Recent Game/Games
Southern Indiana dropped their season opener on Thursday, falling 75-69 at home to Bucknell. The Screaming Eagles entered the game as +3 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 144, just under the O/U line of 147.
After trailing 30-27 at halftime, Southern Indiana outscored Bucknell 36-33 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
Southern Indiana put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 34.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 61.1% of their attempts.
Noah Williamson led the way with 32 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field. Jayland Randall added 17 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from deep, while Josh Bascoe and Damoni Harrison each contributed 15 points, with Harrison shooting 50% overall.
Southern Indiana gave up 75 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 45% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 17/37 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Southern Indiana’s defense conceded 8 made threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11, shooting 61%. Southern Indiana allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Can Marshall Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Marshall dropped to 0-1 on the season after a 90-80 loss to Toledo on Saturday. The Thundering Herd entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 170, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 160.5.
Marshall trailed 47-41 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 39 points while allowing 43.
Marshall’s offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.2%. They connected on 50% of their two-point attempts (20/40) but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.1% (9/32). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 76.5% of their attempts (13/17).
Nate Martin, Sam Lewis, and Isaiah Adams each contributed 17 points, with Martin also grabbing 14 rebounds. Sonny Wilson and Javan Simmons added 16 points apiece, while Seth Hubbard chipped in 15. Dezayne Mingo and William Moore both scored 12, with Moore hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.
Marshall’s defense gave up 90 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 50% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 20/40 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Marshall’s defense held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 9 threes made on 32 attempts. The Thundering Herd also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 13 free throws for 76%. Marshall allowed 13 offensive rebounds.