The Marshall Thundering Herd (11-13, 5-6 CUSA) close out their home schedule at Henderson Center against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (17-6, 8-3 CUSA). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Marshall Thundering Herd ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Thundering Herd defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 72-58, while the Bulldogs lost to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 65-54.
Marshall dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 18.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.8 (above their season average of 30.0). For those same stats, Southern Miss recorded marks of 21.0 and 18.2, respectively. Louisiana Tech, on the other hand, held Western Kentucky to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.2 (below their season average of 26.0). Marshall was lifted by Iran Bennett, who contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds. DaQuan Bracey, meanwhile was a key piece for Louisiana Tech with nine points and six rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Thundering Herd won 90-79. One of Marshall’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Bulldogs were just 13-20 (65.0 percent). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Marshall offense. Marshall ranks 266th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Louisiana Tech forces the 49th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.4 percent).
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Marshall, ATS Winner – Marshall, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana Tech ranks 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Marshall ranks 200th (8.3).
- The Thundering Herd are 18th in the NCAA with 10.0 assists allowed per game while the Bulldogs are 49th with 11.0 assists allowed per game.
- Marshall ranks 90th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while Louisiana Tech ranks 113th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 103rd in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Thundering Herd rank 278th in rebounds allowed per game (39.2).
- Marshall ranks eighth in blocks per game (5.8) while Louisiana Tech ranks 168th (2.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Thundering Herd have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Marshall has defeated opponents by an average of 2.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
