The Marshall Thundering Herd hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Akron Zips pay a visit to Cam Henderson Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Marshall Thundering Herd to cover the point spread in this one found them as -2-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Akron Zips vs Marshall Thundering Herd Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Marshall Thundering Herd sport a record of 4-3 and 1-3 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Akron Zips have 3-1 and 2-2 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 3-1 for the Marshall Thundering Herd and 1-3 for the Akron Zips.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 66-rated Akron Zips taking on the No. 125-rated Marshall Thundering Herd in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Marshall has the nation's No. 10-rated offensive output, at 92 PPG. The visiting Akron Zips defense ranks No. 54 allowing on average 64.75 PPG. The Thundering Herd FG% has averaged 49.22% so far, more than the Marshall Zips marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.99% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Daniel Utomi scored 24 points and added 13 rebounds for a double-double, leading Akron over Chattanooga, 75-70, on Tuesday at James A. Rhodes Arena.
The Thundering Herd got a huge 32-point effort from Jon Elmore but still lost 114-104 against William & Mary on Wednesday at Kaplan Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Akron home to IPFW, Wednesday, December 6th
Marshall at Chattanooga, Tuesday, December 5th