The Texas A&M Aggies (5-4) clash with the Marshall Thundering Herd (7-4) at Reed Arena. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Marshall Thundering Herd at Texas A&M Aggies Free Prediction
The last time the Thundering Herd played, they blew out the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 105-77. Marshall’s 0.553 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Eastern Kentucky, who had a rate of 0.344. With 30 points on 12-for-15 shooting, C.J. Burks was the top scorer from either team.
The Aggies beat the Savannah State Tigers in their last matchup, 98-83. The Aggies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.0 vs. 26.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.198 vs. 0.146). Savion Flagg was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field.
It could be a sloppy game for the Texas A&M offense. Since last season, Texas A&M ranks 290th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Marshall has forced the 39th-most turnovers in the country (19.7 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas A&M ranks 25th in rebounds per game (41.2) while Marshall ranks 216th (34.9).
The Thundering Herd average 28.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. The Aggies rank 206th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
Marshall ranks 40th in blocks per game (5.5) while Texas A&M ranks 148th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
The Aggies average 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 50th in the NCAA. The Thundering Herd rank 141st in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Marshall ranks 90th in assists per game (16.5) while Texas A&M ranks 125th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
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