It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Old Dominion Monarchs (10-3) welcome the Marshall Thundering Herd (7-6) to the Constant Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Prediction
The last time the Thundering Herd played, they dismantled the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 105-77. Marshall’s 0.553 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Eastern Kentucky, who had a rate of 0.344. Marshall was lifted by C.J. Burks, who was the game’s high scorer with 30 points on 12-for-15 shooting.
The Monarchs dismantled the Navy Midshipmen in their last outing, 67-44. The Monarchs had a much better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 18.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.304 vs. 0.196). Ahmad Caver was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Monarchs won both games against the Thundering Herd last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, Old Dominion won 84-79. Old Dominion had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 18.5). Marshall, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (12-14; 85.7 percent).
B.J. Stith and Caver have been playing well over the last five games for Old Dominion. Stith has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Caver has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Old Dominion figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Monarchs currently rank third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.415), while Marshall is 189th in effective field goal percentage (0.512). This game should be a battle of contrasting paces. The up-and-down Thundering Herd rank 11th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Monarchs rank 340th.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Old Dominion ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (40.2) while Marshall ranks 244th in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
The Thundering Herd rank 15th in steals per game (9.0) while the Monarchs rank 156th (5.5).
Marshall ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Old Dominion ranks 117th (23.2).
The Monarchs rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Thundering Herd rank 95th (12.7).
Old Dominion ranks third in blocks allowed per game (1.5) while Marshall ranks 66th (3.1).
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The Thundering Herd have outscored opponents by an average of 8.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Marshall has lost by an average of 1.1 points.
During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
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