Expect a fast-paced game when the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-7) visit Marshall to play the Thundering Herd (4-6). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Marshall Thundering Herd ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Thundering Herd easily got past the Morehead State Eagles, 89-62, while the Colonels were blown out by the top-ranked Louisville Cardinals, 99-67.
Marshall dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 18.9) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 27.4). Morehead State was 22.7 and 27.0, respectively, for those same stats. Eastern Kentucky, meanwhile, forced Louisville into a turnover percentage of 20.0 (above their season average of 16.2). Darius George put together a solid performance for Marshall with 16 points and seven rebounds. Eastern Kentucky was led by Ty Taylor, who put up 13 points.
The Thundering Herd won the lone game between these two teams last season, 105-77. Marshall’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Eastern Kentucky. The Thundering Herd had a rate of 0.553 while the Colonels posted a mark of 0.344. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this contest that features a pair of the NCAA’s more up-tempo teams. Marshall ranks 16th in possessions per game (76.3) and Eastern Kentucky is fourth (78.7).
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Marshall Thundering Herd Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Marshall, ATS Winner – Eastern Kentucky, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Marshall averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. Eastern Kentucky ranks 252nd in rebounds allowed per game (40.1).
- The Colonels average 28.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the country. The Thundering Herd rank 140th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- Marshall averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 105th in the NCAA. Eastern Kentucky ranks 204th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- The Colonels rank third in steals per game (10.7) while the Thundering Herd rank 176th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- Marshall ranks first in blocks per game (7.3) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 172nd (2.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Thundering Herd’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 2.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (11.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.6 points per game (6.4 above their season average).
