A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (13-7, 3-4 CUSA) when they welcome the Marshall Thundering Herd (12-7, 5-1 CUSA) to Thomas Assembly Center. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Marshall Thundering Herd at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Bulldogs fell to the Charlotte 49ers, 55-40, while the Thundering Herd were defeated by the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 68-59.
Marshall forced Western Kentucky into a turnover percentage of 24.5 (above their season average of 18.1) while Louisiana Tech held Charlotte to an offensive rebounding percentage of 7.4 (below their season average of 21.8). Louisiana Tech rallied around Mubarak Muhammed, who recorded 10 points and nine rebounds. Jon Elmore, meanwhile was a key piece for Marshall with 17 points and five rebounds.
The Thundering Herd won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 78-65. One of Marshall’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-23 (87.0 percent), while the Bulldogs were just 13-20 (65.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The offensive glass could be a solid edge for Louisiana Tech in this matchup. The Bulldogs currently rank 96th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.5 percent), while Marshall ranks 345th in defensive rebounding percentage (64.2 percent). It will also be a matchup of opposite styles as the up-and-down Thundering Herd rank 14th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Bulldogs rank 258th.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Marshall, ATS Winner – Louisiana Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana Tech ranks 100th in rebounds per game (36.7) while Marshall ranks 265th (30.5).
- The Thundering Herd rank 35th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Bulldogs rank 81st (3.7).
- Marshall ranks 111th in assists per game (14.1) while Louisiana Tech ranks 131st in assists allowed per game (13.2).
- The Thundering Herd rank eighth in steals per game (9.5) while the Bulldogs rank 154th (5.7).
- Marshall ranks 26th in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while Louisiana Tech ranks 140th (22.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Thundering Herd’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 0.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 61.2 points per game (13.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (6.6 below their season average).
