It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Charlotte 49ers (3-9, 0-1 CUSA) welcome the Marshall Thundering Herd (8-6, 1-0 CUSA) to Dale F. Halton Arena. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Marshall Thundering Herd at Charlotte 49ers Free Prediction
In the Thundering Herd’s last outing, they blew out the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 105-77. Marshall’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Eastern Kentucky. The Thundering Herd had a rate of 0.553, while the Colonels posted a mark of 0.344. With 30 points on 12-for-15 shooting, C.J. Burks was the top scorer from either team.
The 49ers fell to the Chattanooga Mocs in their last game, 80-69. Chattanooga’s 13.6 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Charlotte, who had a rate of 17.8. Charlotte’s Jon Davis put together a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 31 points on 11-for-25 shooting.
It could be a sloppy game for the Charlotte offense. Charlotte ranks 332nd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.1 percent), while the pesky defense of Marshall forces the 58th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.3 percent). Conflicting styles will be on display in this matchup. The up-tempo Thundering Herd rank 16th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced 49ers rank 342nd.
After the Thundering Herd won both contests against the 49ers last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Marshall won 103-75. The Thundering Herd’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the 49ers. Marshall had a rate of 8.3, while Charlotte posted a mark of 15.8.
Marshall Thundering Herd at Charlotte 49ers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Marshall, ATS Winner – Charlotte, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Marshall ranks 27th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while Charlotte ranks 236th (19.3).
The 49ers rank 60th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while the Thundering Herd rank 247th (40.0).
Marshall ranks 19th in steals per game (8.7) while Charlotte ranks 204th (4.6).
The Thundering Herd rank 117th in assists per game (14.1) while the 49ers rank 245th (8.7).
Marshall ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.7) while Charlotte ranks 110th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
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The Thundering Herd have outscored opponents by an average of 8.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Marshall has lost by an average of 0.8 points.
During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 58.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
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