It will be a contest between two sensational offenses when the Toledo Rockets (6-2) take on the Marshall Thundering Herd (2-5) at Savage Arena. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Marshall Thundering Herd at Toledo Rockets Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Rockets beat the Cleveland State Vikings, 80-65, while the Thundering Herd lost to the Akron Zips, 85-73.
The Rockets knocked down 25 of their 33 free throws (75.8 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.561 (above their season average of 0.556). Marshall, meanwhile, forced Akron into a turnover percentage of 21.0 (above their season average of 16.4). Toledo was led by Luke Knapke, who had 12 points, 12 rebounds and nine blocks. Jarrod West, meanwhile played a key role for Marshall with 17 points.
In their first matchup this year, Dylan Alderson led the Rockets to a 96-70 victory. He notched a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Toledo out-rebounded Marshall. The Rockets had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. 6), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 23) and total rebounds (43 vs. 29).
The high-powered offense of Toledo will battle against the porous defense of Marshall. Dating back to last season, the Rockets rank 42nd in offensive efficiency, while the Thundering Herd are 281st in defensive efficiency. The Rockets should have the edge on that side of the ball. The Thundering Herd should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 54th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while the Rockets have forced the 37th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.9 percent).
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Toledo Rockets Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Marshall, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Toledo averages 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 25th in the country. Marshall ranks 309th in rebounds allowed per game (41.8).
- The Rockets rank 19th in assists per game (16.4) while the Thundering Herd rank 136th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- Marshall averages 5.0 blocks per game, which is ranked 13th in the NCAA. Toledo ranks 75th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- The Thundering Herd rank 13th in steals per game (8.9) while the Rockets rank 213th (5.7).
- Marshall ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while Toledo ranks 140th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
