Old Dominion looks to cover the Monarchs-Thundering Herd pointspread on Thursday and improve its overall 19-11 mark when they host Marshall in college basketball betting action.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs Old Dominion Monarchs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Old Dominion Monarchs battles the Marshall Thundering Herd, currently sitting with a 18-14 mark (18-11 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 14-15 for the Old Dominion Monarchs and 19-9-1 for the Marshall Thundering Herd.
The Monarchs - Thundering Herd odds would favor the Monarchs if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Old Dominion is rated No. 72 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Marshall is at No. 172.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Old Dominion's No. 255-ranked scoring average of 64.5 PPG, against a Marshall Thundering Herd defense rated No. 259 and allowing 84.88 PPG. The Old Dominion Monarchs FG% has averaged 41.3% to date this season, less than the Marshall Thundering Herd shooters have managed so far (45.67% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Stevie Browning scored 22 points leading the Thundering Herd to a 89-74 victory over Florida Atlantic at Legacy Arena on Wednesday.
The Monarchs endured a 73-55 loss at the hands of the Roadrunners on Saturday, despite a 13-point effort from B.J. Stith at UTSA Convocation Center.