The Marshall Thundering Herd (5-1) and the Ohio Bobcats (4-2), who both like to play fast, will battle at Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Marshall Thundering Herd at Ohio Bobcats Free Prediction
The last time the Thundering Herd played, they blew out the William & Mary Tribe, 84-64. The Thundering Herd forced 20 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.274 (above their season average of 0.169). Marshall rallied around Jon Elmore, who was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
The Bobcats easily got past the Iona Gaels in their last game, 89-65. The Bobcats, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.0, had a phenomenal mark of 38.1 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.527 (above their season average of 0.456). With 18 points and 11 rebounds, Ohio’s Ben Vander Plas put together a good game.
The Thundering Herd won the only contest against the Bobcats last season, 99-96. Marshall was successful at getting and making free throws. The Thundering Herd made 27 of their 31 free throws (87.1 percent), while the Bobcats were 14-18 (77.8 percent).
There should be a fair amount of transition action in this showdown that showcases two of the NCAA’s more fast-breaking teams. Ohio ranks 17th in possessions per game (74.5) and Marshall is sixth (76.7) dating back to last season. Additionally, the Thundering Herd rank 329th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.4 percent), while the Bobcats rank 48th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.6 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Marshall ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while Ohio ranks 283rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
The Bobcats average 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. The Thundering Herd rank 322nd in rebounds allowed per game (40.9).
Ohio averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 96th in the nation. Marshall ranks 256th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
The Thundering Herd average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 37th in the nation. The Bobcats rank 185th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Marshall ranks eighth in blocks per game (5.5) while Ohio ranks 127th (3.5).
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