The Old Dominion Monarchs will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Ted Constant Center on Saturday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Old Dominion Monarchs were listed as -9-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs Old Dominion Monarchs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Old Dominion Monarchs bring a 12-4 record (6-8 ATS) to this tilt against the 12-5 Thundering Herd, who are 8-6 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Old Dominion go 9-5 so far and the Marshall Thundering Herd go 8-6.
This game puts the Old Dominion Monarchs, most recently No. 29 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Marshall Thundering Herd, who rate No. 105 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Old Dominion has the nation's No. 164-rated offensive output, at 73.44 PPG. The visiting Marshall Thundering Herd defense ranks No. 253 allowing on average 82.41 PPG. The Monarchs FG% has averaged 43.86% so far, less than the Old Dominion Thundering Herd marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.8% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Charlotte was victimized by C.J. Burks for 32 points as the Thundering Herd defeated the 49ers 91-83 in college hoops action on Thursday.
The Monarchs endured a 75-68 loss at the hands of the Hilltoppers on Thursday, despite a 17-point effort from B.J. Stith at Ted Constant Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Marshall home to Middle Tennessee, Thursday, January 18th
Old Dominion at Florida International, Thursday, January 18th