The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Marshall Thundering Herd pay a visit to E.A. Diddle Arena on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers betting line as -9.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers bring a 14-6 record (12-6 ATS) to this tilt against the 14-6 Thundering Herd, who are 11-6 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Western Kentucky go 8-8-2 so far and the Marshall Thundering Herd go 10-7.
This game puts the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, most recently No. 63 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Marshall Thundering Herd, who rate No. 41 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Western Kentucky's No. 156-rated squad against Marshall's No. 125-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Western Kentucky rates No. 242 in the country with 5.75 per game, while their foes tonight, the Marshall Thundering Herd rank No. 25 nationally with 9.9 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Marshall got 24 points from C.J. Burks en route to a 86-78 victory over UAB on Saturday at Cam Henderson Center.
The Hilltoppers got 19 points from Dwight Coleby, but it was Middle Tennessee that prevailed in a 66-62 final on Saturday at E.A. Diddle Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Marshall at UTSA, Thursday, February 1st
Western Kentucky at UTEP, Thursday, February 1st