Marshall Thundering Herd vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Southern Indiana vs Marshall NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Huntington.

Southern Indiana vs Marshall Prediction

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! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149.5 points, and Marshall is favored by -9.5 vs. Southern Indiana.

Southern Indiana vs. Marshall Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Marshall Thundering Herd
Where: Huntington at Cam Henderson Center
Date: Monday, November 11th
Betting Odds MARSH -9.5, USI +411 | MARSH -571 O/U 149.5

Screaming Eagles Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for Southern Indiana?

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Recent Game/Games

Southern Indiana dropped their home opener to Bucknell, 75-69, on Thursday, November 7th. Entering the game as +3 point underdogs, the Screaming Eagles not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 30-27 at halftime, Southern Indiana scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 147.

Screaming Eagles Offense Breakdown

Southern Indiana put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. They connected on 34.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 23 from deep, and went 11 for 18 from the free-throw line, good for 61.1%.

Noah Williamson led the way with 32 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field. Jayland Randall added 17 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Josh Bascoe and Damoni Harrison each contributed 15 points, with Harrison shooting 50% overall.

Screaming Eagles Team Defense

Southern Indiana's defense gave up 75 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Southern Indiana's defense saw the other team hit 8 of 23 three-pointers, a 34% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 18 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 61%. Southern Indiana gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Thundering Herd Preview: Will the Thundering Herd Win at Home?

Marshall dropped their season opener at home, falling 90-80 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 hit 170, surpassing the O/U line of 160.5.

Marshall trailed 47-41 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 39 points while allowing 43.

Thundering Herd Offense Breakdown

Marshall's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field and 28.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 32 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.2%, and they connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13 for 17 from the line.

Nate Martin, Sam Lewis, and Isaiah Adams each contributed 17 points, with Martin adding 14 rebounds and shooting 61.5% from the field. Sonny Wilson was efficient, hitting 71.4% of his shots, while Dezayne Mingo dished out 6 assists and grabbed 6 rebounds. Marshall also pulled down 13 offensive boards and recorded 15 assists as a team.

Thundering Herd Team Defense

Marshall's defense gave up 90 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 29 field goals on 72 attempts.

Inside the arc, the other team shot 50%, hitting 20 of 40 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they went 9 for 32, shooting 28%. Marshall also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, a 76% rate. Marshall gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Screaming Eagles vs Thundering Herd Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Southern Indiana has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 72 points per game while allowing 78. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Through their last three home contests, the Thundering Herd offense has averaged 76 points per game while allowing an average of 79. Marshall posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Screaming Eagles have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Thundering Herd have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.