Ohio vs Marshall College Basketball Odds Prediction, Spread, Tv Channel, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 9

The Marshall Thundering Herd (2-6) will try to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Ohio Bobcats (5-3) on December 9, 2023 at Convocation Center Ohio.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Ohio vs. Marshall Game Info and Odds

• Game Day: Saturday, December 9, 2023
• Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Athens, Ohio
• Arena: Convocation Center Ohio

Ohio is an 8.5-point favorite over Marshall on Saturday and the total has been set at 160.5 points. Below are a few betting trends and insights before making an informed wager on the game.

Ohio vs. Marshall: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Ohio has won three games against the spread this season, while failing to cover five times.
• Marshall has covered just twice in eight matchups with a spread this season.
• Ohio covers the spread when it is an 8.5-point favorite or more 50% of the time. That's more often than Marshall covers as an underdog of 8.5 or more (never covered this season).
• Against the spread last season, the Bobcats played better when playing at home, covering 10 times in 14 home games, and seven times in 15 road games.
• Against the spread, the Thundering Herd were better at home (11-5-0) than away (8-5-0) last year.

Ohio vs. Marshall: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Ohio has won in five of the seven contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
• This year, the Bobcats have won two of three games when listed as at least -360 or better on the moneyline.
• Marshall has yet to win as the moneyline underdog this season, going 0-1.
• The Thundering Herd have played as a moneyline underdog of +280 or longer in only one game this season, which they lost.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies Ohio has a 78.3% chance of walking away with the win.

Ohio vs. Marshall Head-to-Head Comparison

• Ohio outscores opponents by 5.0 points per game (scoring 79.9 per game to rank 87th in college basketball while giving up 74.9 per contest to rank 268th in college basketball) and has a +40 scoring differential overall.
• Jaylin Hunter's 16.4 points per game lead Ohio and are 175th in college basketball.
• Marshall has been outscored by 7.6 points per game (posting 73.8 points per game, 207th in college basketball, while conceding 81.4 per contest, 345th in college basketball) and has a -61 scoring differential.
• Marshall's leading scorer, Kevon Voyles, is 414th in the nation, putting up 13.9 points per game.
• The Bobcats lose the rebound battle by 3.5 boards on average. They collect 34.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 268th in college basketball, while their opponents grab 38.1 per contest.
• Elmore James averages 6.5 rebounds per game (ranking 259th in college basketball) to lead the Bobcats.
• The Thundering Herd pull down 41.1 rebounds per game (43rd in college basketball), compared to the 40.4 of their opponents.
• Nate Martin paces the Thundering Herd with 9.8 rebounds per game (23rd in college basketball).
• Ohio averages 97.8 points per 100 possessions on offense (116th in college basketball), and gives up 91.7 points per 100 possessions (234th in college basketball).
• The Thundering Herd rank 324th in college basketball averaging 85.2 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 272nd, allowing 94.0 points per 100 possessions.

Ohio vs. Marshall Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Ohio win (72.1%)

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