The Marshall Thundering Herd (1-2) will be at home in the Henderson Center when they go head-to-head against the Charleston Cougars (2-1). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Charleston Cougars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Thundering Herd were beaten by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 74-64, while the Cougars lost big to the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 73-54.
Charleston did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (15-16; 93.8 percent) while Marshall had a better effective field goal percentage (0.431 vs. 0.362). Taevion Kinsey played a pivotal role for Marshall with 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Charleston rallied around Grant Riller, who recorded 16 points and eight assists.
Opposite styles will be on display in this showdown. Marshall ranks eighth in possessions per game (75.8) while Charleston is 313th (66.1) since last season. Moreover, the Cougars’ 39th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 112.0) will battle against the Thundering Herd’s 259th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 105.5).
Charleston Cougars at Marshall Thundering Herd Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Marshall, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Charleston ranks 35th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Marshall ranks 324th (42.1).
- The Cougars rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Thundering Herd rank 194th (6.7).
- Marshall ranks 121st in assists per game (13.9) while Charleston ranks 263rd (11.5).
- The Thundering Herd rank 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while the Cougars rank 243rd (20.5).
- Marshall ranks 17th in blocks per game (4.8) while Charleston ranks 241st (2.3).
