The Marshall Thundering Herd (5-4) go head-to-head with the Morehead State Eagles (3-5) at the Henderson Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 10, 2018.
Morehead State Eagles vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Free Prediction
The Eagles come in on a high note after blowing out the Kentucky Christian Knights in their last outing, 102-82. The Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (58.3 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 19.6). With 18 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Malek Green led Morehead State in scoring.
In the Thundering Herd’s last outing, they easily got past 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. C.J. Burks was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 12-for-15 shooting from the field.
The Eagles won the lone game against the Thundering Herd last season, 86-83. Morehead State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.0 vs. 16.2). Marshall, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 20.9).
This game should be a showdown of contrasting paces. Marshall ranks fourth in possessions per game (76.9) while Morehead State is 140th (70.8) since the 2017-18 season. It could also be a mistake-prone game for the Eagles’ offense, which ranks 299th in ball security (turnover percentage of 21.1 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Thundering Herd, which has forced the 10th-most turnovers in the nation (19.9 percent).
Morehead State vs. Marshall Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Marshall, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Marshall ranks 32nd in assists per game (16.9) while Morehead State ranks 240th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
The Eagles rank 116th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Thundering Herd rank 287th in rebounds allowed per game (41.2).
Marshall averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks second in the nation. Morehead State ranks 164th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
The Thundering Herd rank 18th in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while the Eagles rank 172nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
Marshall ranks 43rd in blocks per game (5.5) while Morehead State ranks 158th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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