Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our South Carolina State vs Marshall NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Huntington.
South Carolina State vs Marshall Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs 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 146.5 points, and Marshall is favored by -9 at home against South Carolina State.
South Carolina State vs. Marshall Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: South Carolina State Bulldogs at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Where: Huntington at Cam Henderson Center
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds MARSH -9, SCARST +310 | MARSH -400 O/U 146.5
Bulldogs Preview: Can South Carolina State Stun the Crowd at Cam Henderson Center?
South Carolina State picked up a 72-62 road win over IU Indy on Saturday, November 23rd. The Bulldogs, who were favored by 4 points, covered the spread. The total points for the game were 134, falling under the 143.5-point O/U line.
After trailing 42-28 at halftime, South Carolina State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Jaguars 44-20 to secure the win.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
South Carolina State put up 72 points in their latest game, shooting 45.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 50% of their two-point attempts (15/30) and hit 37.5% from beyond the arc (6/16). At the free-throw line, they converted 77.4%, going 24/31.
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, making 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 11 points in 18 minutes.
Bulldogs Team Defense
South Carolina State's defense held their opponent to just 62 points, with a solid effort on the perimeter, limiting them to 5/28 from three-point range, or 17%. Overall, the Bulldogs allowed a 37% shooting performance, as the other team went 21/56 from the field.
Inside the arc, the opponent shot 57%, hitting 16/28 two-point attempts. South Carolina State also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15, shooting 78%. The Bulldogs gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Thundering Herd Preview: Does Marshall Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Marshall Thundering Herd Recent Game/Games
Marshall’s season took a tough turn with an 80-45 loss to Purdue on Saturday. The Thundering Herd, who went into the game as +20.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the over/under line of 149.5.
After trailing 39-24 at halftime, Marshall struggled even more in the second half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 41. The Thundering Herd will need to regroup after this challenging road game.
Thundering Herd Offense Breakdown
Marshall struggled offensively in their last game, scoring 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%, making 9 of 17 attempts. They grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and finished with 6 assists. Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 18 points, shooting 58.3% from the field, while Camden Heide and Myles Colvin each added 13 points, with Heide hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.
Thundering Herd Team Defense
Marshall's defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Thundering Herd allowed 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, Marshall's opponent hit 6 of 16 threes, shooting 37%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 26 free throws, shooting 78%. Marshall gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Bulldogs vs Thundering Herd Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road contests, the Bulldogs offense has averaged 68 points per game while allowing an average of 72. South Carolina State posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- In their last three games at home, the Thundering Herd have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 65 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Thundering Herd have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
South Carolina State vs Marshall Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: South Carolina State +9 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.