A shootout should be expected when the Marshall Thundering Herd (5-3) and the Toledo Rockets (8-1) clash at Henderson Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Toledo Rockets at Marshall Thundering Herd Free Prediction
The last time the Rockets played, they topped the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 87-86. Toledo was effective at getting and making free throws. The Rockets made 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent), while the Golden Grizzlies were just 13-23 (56.5 percent). Toledo was led by Jaelan Sanford, who was the team’s high scorer with 30 points on 10-for-18 shooting.
The Thundering Herd won big over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in their last outing, 105-77. Marshall’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Eastern Kentucky. The Thundering Herd had a rate of 0.553, while the Colonels posted a mark 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 Thundering Herd won the only contest against the Rockets last season, 93-87. Marshall had a much better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 19.7). Toledo, on the other hand, did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (24-28; 85.7 percent).
This showdown pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defensesDating back to the 2017-18 season, Marshall ranks 56th in effective field goal percentage (0.545), while Toledo is 16th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.483).
Toledo at Marshall ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Toledo averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 20th in the country. Marshall ranks 305th in rebounds allowed per game (41.0).
The Rockets rank fourth in assists per game (16.2) while the Thundering Herd rank 239th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
Marshall ranks 35th in steals per game (7.6) while Toledo ranks 233rd (4.0).
The Thundering Herd rank 11th in blocks per game (5.4) while the Rockets rank 168th (3.8).
Marshall ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while Toledo ranks 128th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8).
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