Marshall Thundering Herd at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ATS Prediction 01/25/20

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The Marshall Thundering Herd (9-11, 3-4 CUSA) will be at E.A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (13-6, 6-1 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Marshall Thundering Herd at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ATS Odds

In their first matchup this season, Williams led the Hilltoppers to a 64-60 win. He recorded 15 points and six rebounds. Western Kentucky did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (12-15; 80.0 percent). Marshall, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 26.5).

Looking at effective field goal percentage, this appears to be a matchup of two heavyweights. The sharp-shooting Western Kentucky offense ranks 58th in the nation in that metric at 0.531, while the elite Marshall defense is ranked 56th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.456). Also, the Thundering Herd, who rank 304th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.188), will battle against the Hilltoppers, who rank 18th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.157).

Marshall at Western Kentucky Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Western Kentucky, ATS Winner – Western Kentucky, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Western Kentucky ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Marshall ranks 203rd (8.6).
  • The Thundering Herd average 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 133rd in the nation. The Hilltoppers rank 198th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
  • Western Kentucky averages 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. Marshall ranks 85th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • The Hilltoppers rank 145th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4) while the Thundering Herd rank 247th (39.2).
  • Marshall ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Western Kentucky ranks 95th (11.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Thundering Herd have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
  • The Hilltoppers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 6.0 for the season.