It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (11-9, 3-5 CUSA) welcome the Marshall Thundering Herd (12-8, 5-2 CUSA) to Reed Green Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Thundering Herd’s last matchup, they were topped by the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 89-80. One of Louisiana Tech’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Marshall had just nine. C.J. Burks was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points on 13-for-20 shooting.
The Golden Eagles lost a close one to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their last outing, 66-63. Western Kentucky’s 0.140 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Southern Miss, who had a mark of 0.082. The Hilltoppers’ mark was below their season average of 0.279, while the Golden Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.163. With 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Leonard Harper-Baker was the game’s high scorer.
After the Thundering Herd won both meetings against the Golden Eagles last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, Marshall won 85-75. The Thundering Herd knocked down 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 25.0).
Ball security could play an integral role in this showdown. Southern Miss commits the fifth-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 14.5 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Marshall forces the 34th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.8 percent). It will also be a showdown of contrasting paces as the fast-paced Thundering Herd rank 14th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Golden Eagles rank 301st.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Marshall averages 27.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 27th in the nation. Southern Miss ranks 241st in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
The Golden Eagles rank 123rd in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Thundering Herd rank 267th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
Southern Miss averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. Marshall ranks 124th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
The Golden Eagles rank 26th in assists per game (16.5) while the Thundering Herd rank 101st (14.3).
Marshall ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.5) while Southern Miss ranks 88th (3.5).
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The Thundering Herd have outscored opponents by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Marshall has lost by an average of 0.3 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
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