The Marshall Thundering Herd (20-14) will be 5-point favorites in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at Henderson Center when they clash with the Presbyterian Blue Hose (20-15). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 168 points and it is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Marshall Thundering Herd ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Thundering Herd defeated the IUPUI Jaguars 78-73, while the Blue Hose beat the Robert Morris Colonials 77-70.
The Blue Hose made 11 of their 14 free throws (78.6 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.542). The Thundering Herd, on the other hand, forced 18 turnovers and held the Jaguars to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.9 (below their season average of 34.9). Jon Elmore had a solid performance for Marshall with 22 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Presbyterian, meanwhile, rallied around Adam Flagler, who recorded 19 points.
Vegas has been spot on when setting the O/U total of Blue Hose games, with an even split between overs and unders. Presbyterian heads into the contest with records of 20-15 straight up (SU) and 20-10 against the spread (ATS).
Games including the Thundering Herd also have no tendency in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Additionally, Marshall is 20-14 SU and 12-22 ATS.
It will be a matchup of contrasting paces as the up-tempo Thundering Herd will look to push the more methodical Blue Hose. The Thundering Herd currently rank sixth in possessions per game while the Blue Hose are 212th. Furthermore, the Blue Hose rank 12th in offensive efficiency (114.9), while the Thundering Herd rank 272nd in defensive efficiency (106.8).
Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Presbyterian, ATS Winner – Presbyterian, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Marshall averages 28.9 three pointers per game, which ranks eighth in the country. Presbyterian ranks 237th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- The Blue Hose rank 185th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5) while the Thundering Herd rank 309th (42.0).
- Presbyterian ranks 28th in assists per game (15.7) while Marshall ranks 150th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- The Thundering Herd rank 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Blue Hose rank 238th (1.9).
- Marshall ranks sixth in steals per game (9.2) while Presbyterian ranks 170th (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blue Hose have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
- The Thundering Herd have outscored opponents by an average of 8.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Marshall has lost by an average of 1.2 points.
