It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Marshall Thundering Herd (9-6, 2-0 CUSA) welcome the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-7, 1-1 CUSA) to the Henderson Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Prediction
In the Hilltoppers’ last game, they were topped by the Old Dominion Monarchs, 69-66. Old Dominion’s 12.3 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Western Kentucky, who had a rate of 17.2. The Monarchs’ mark was better than their season average of 14.7. Western Kentucky’s Charles Bassey had a solid performance, putting up 19 points and 12 rebounds.
The Thundering Herd won a close one over the Charlotte 49ers in their last contest, 85-84. Marshall had a turnover percentage of 5.2 (better than their season average of 14.2). Charlotte, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (27-32; 84.4 percent). C.J. Burks was Marshall’s leading scorer with 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field.
After the Hilltoppers won two out of three contests against the Thundering Herd last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Marshall won 67-66. Marshall had a better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 13.4). Western Kentucky, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (17-21; 81.0 percent).
Marshall should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Marshall ranks 16th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.3 percent), while Western Kentucky forces the 85th-fewest turnovers (17.8 percent). Moreover, the Hilltoppers rank 47th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.283), while the Thundering Herd rank 315th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.284).
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Marshall Thundering Herd Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Marshall ranks 26th in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while Western Kentucky ranks 263rd (15.9).
The Hilltoppers rank 84th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Thundering Herd rank 233rd (39.5).
Marshall averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 32nd in the nation. Western Kentucky ranks 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
The Thundering Herd rank 22nd in steals per game (8.7) while the Hilltoppers rank 79th (7.0).
Marshall averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 101st in the nation. Western Kentucky ranks 107th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
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The Hilltoppers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 0.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Thundering Herd have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.4 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
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