A high-scoring game should be expected when the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-1) and the William & Mary Tribe (2-4) go head-to-head at Henderson Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
William & Mary Tribe at Marshall Thundering Herd Free Prediction
The Tribe will be looking for similar success after edging the Saint Joseph’s Hawks in their last contest, 87-85. William & Mary’s 0.670 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Saint Joseph’s, who had a mark of 0.561. The Tribe’s mark was above their season average of 0.554. William & Mary received a boost from Justin Pierce, who put up 20 points and 12 rebounds.
In the Thundering Herd’s last game, they got blown out by the Maryland Terrapins, 104-67. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Maryland’s biggest strengths. They had 36 free throw attempts, while Marshall had just 14. Jannson Williams had a solid performance for Marshall, leading the team in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-11 shooting.
The Tribe won the sole game against the Thundering Herd last season, 114-104. William & Mary had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 vs. 20.6). Marshall, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (18-19; 94.7 percent).
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Marshall should have a noteworthy advantage. Dating back to last season, the Thundering Herd offense ranks 40th in that metric at 0.547, while the William & Mary defense ranks 345th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.557).
William & Mary vs. Marshall ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Marshall, ATS Winner – William & Mary, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
William & Mary ranks 52nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Marshall ranks 326th (41.1).
The Thundering Herd average 17.3 assists per game, which ranks 10th in the country. The Tribe rank 270th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
Marshall ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (28.5) while William & Mary ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
The Thundering Herd rank 37th in steals per game (7.4) while the Tribe rank 240th (5.4).
Marshall ranks seventh in blocks per game (5.6) while William & Mary ranks 86th (3.9).
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