Marshall Thundering Herd vs UNCW Seahawks Matchup

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

Marshall vs UNCW Prediction

The Thundering Herd and Seahawks are set to face off at 2:00 ET on FloC. The Seahawks will host the game at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UNCW as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.

Marshall vs. UNCW Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Marshall Thundering Herd at UNCW Seahawks
Where: Wilmington at Trask Coliseum
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Betting Odds NCW -6.5, MARSH +223 | NCW -282 O/U 147.5

Thundering Herd Preview: Will the Thundering Herd Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Marshall improved to 4-3 on the season with an 80-77 win over Morehead State on Wednesday. Despite being -11.5 favorites at home, the Thundering Herd didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 157, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.

Marshall led 45-35 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 35. They’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.

Thundering Herd Offense Breakdown

Marshall put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 64.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, connecting on just 26.9% of their threes (7/26).

At the free-throw line, the Thundering Herd shot 73.1% (19/26). Tyler Brelsford led the way with 19 points, while George Marshall, Obinna Anochili-Killen, Dezayne Mingo, and Kenny White Jr. each added 17 points.

Thundering Herd Team Defense

Marshall's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 64% of their two-point attempts, going 20/31.

From beyond the arc, Marshall held the other team to 26% shooting, as they made just 7 of 26 three-point attempts. The Thundering Herd also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 73%.

Seahawks Preview: Will the Seahawks Defense Show Up at Home?

UNCW improved to 5-2 on the season with a 67-53 road win over East Carolina on Tuesday. The Seahawks entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they covered the spread as well.

UNCW led 34-28 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Pirates 33-25. The game’s total points of 120 fell well short of the 140 O/U line.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

UNCW's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 93.3% of their attempts.

They grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists, with Donovan Newby contributing 6 assists. C.J. Walker led the team with 16 points, while Jordan Riley added 14 points and 7 rebounds.

Seahawks Team Defense

UNCW's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 34% shooting from the field. The Seahawks were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed just 4 made threes on 21 attempts, a 19% success rate.

Inside the arc, UNCW's defense gave up 15 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 73%. The Seahawks gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Thundering Herd vs Seahawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road games, Marshall has an ATS record of just 0-2-1. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 63 points per game.
Through their last ten home games, UNCW has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 81 points per game.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Thundering Herd have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-2-1.
In their last five contests as the favorite, UNCW has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.