The Marshall Thundering Herd (19-13, 12-7 CUSA) challenge the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (19-11, 11-7 CUSA) in the Conference USA Conference Tourney at Ford Center at The Star. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Golden Eagles had no trouble getting past the UTSA Roadrunners 81-48, while the Thundering Herd defeated the Rice Owls 82-65.
The Thundering Herd, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.515, had a ridiculous mark of 0.652, while the Owls had a turnover percentage of 24.7 (above their season average of 16.4). Meanwhile, Southern Miss played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.535) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.7 (above their season average of 25.3). UTSA was 0.331 and 17.4, respectively, for those same stats. Southern Miss was lifted by Tyree Griffin, who finished with 13 points and 11 assists. Jon Elmore, meanwhile led the way for Marshall, recording 32 points, six rebounds and six assists.
The Thundering Herd’s Jon Elmore has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 21 points,6.4 rebounds,4.4 assists,1.8 steals per game. Meanwhile, Tyree Griffin has averaged 17 points,8.0 assists,2.6 steals during that same time frame for the Golden Eagles.
Ball security could play a key role in this battle. Southern Miss commits the 16th-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 15.4 percent), while the disruptive defense of Marshall forces the 37th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.7 percent). Opposite styles will be on display in this contest. The fast-paced Thundering Herd rank fifth in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Golden Eagles rank 277th.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Marshall ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while Southern Miss ranks 288th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
- The Golden Eagles rank 15th in assists per game (16.9) while the Thundering Herd rank 140th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- Marshall ranks 32nd in blocks per game (4.4) while Southern Miss ranks 109th (3.4).
- The Golden Eagles average 36.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 116th in the NCAA. The Thundering Herd rank 287th in rebounds allowed per game (42.1).
- Southern Miss ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.0) while Marshall ranks 155th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.8 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
- The Thundering Herd have outscored opponents by an average of 12.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Marshall has lost by an average of 1.1 points.
