The Marshall Thundering Herd hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Thursday as they look to cover the point spread at Bartow Arena against the UAB Blazers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the UAB Blazers in this one found them listed as -6-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Thundering Herd was expected to move the line.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs UAB Blazers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UAB Blazers are 22-5 so far on the season, and 13-10 ATS vs the number. The Marshall Thundering Herd, meanwhile, are 15-12 and 17-9 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen UAB go 12-11 and the Marshall Thundering Herd go 15-11 on betting totals.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 47 (UAB) and the No. 45 (Marshall) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UAB's No. 41-ranked scoring average of 79.04 PPG, against a Marshall Thundering Herd defense rated No. 259 and allowing 82.81 PPG. The UAB Blazers FG% has averaged 48.68% to date this season, more than the Marshall Thundering Herd shooters have managed so far (46.33% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Old Dominion was victimized for 23 points and 23 rebounds by Ryan Taylor as the Thundering Herd bested the Monarchs 82-65 in college basketball action on Saturday.
The Blazers got 19 points from Dirk Williams as UAB ran past Middle Tennessee 77-67 on Sunday at Murphy Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Marshall at Middle Tennessee, Saturday, February 27th
UAB at Western Kentucky, Saturday, February 27th