Both teams try to remain perfect as the Maryland Terrapins (5-0) clash against the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-0) at Xfinity Center. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Marshall Thundering Herd at Maryland Terrapins Free Prediction
The Thundering Herd will be hoping for a similar outcome after dismantling the North Carolina A&T Aggies in their last contest, 95-71. Marshall’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over North Carolina A&T. The Thundering Herd had a rate of 12.2 (better than their season average of 14.1), while the Aggies posted a mark of 25.5 (above their season average of 17.0). Marshall was lifted by Jon Elmore, who was the game’s high scorer with 18 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
In the Terrapins’ previous matchup, they beat the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 92-77. Maryland’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Mount St. Mary’s. The Terrapins had a rate of 50.0 (above their season average of 38.8), while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 25.0. With 16 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Jalen Smith played well for Maryland.
Look for Maryland to own the offensive glass in this showdown. The Terrapins rank 60th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.0 percent), while Marshall ranks 324th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.7 percent) dating back to last season. This contest should be a matchup of conflicting styles. The fast-breaking Thundering Herd rank fifth in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Terrapins rank 319th.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Maryland ranks 14th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Marshall ranks 323rd (40.8).
The Thundering Herd rank 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while the Terrapins rank 257th (19.7).
Marshall ranks 48th in steals per game (7.3) while Maryland ranks 281st (4.7).
The Terrapins average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 99th in the country. The Thundering Herd rank 262nd in assists allowed per game (14.7).
Marshall averages 5.5 blocks per game, which is ranked seventh in the NCAA. Maryland ranks 169th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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