Conference USA Tournament - Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Marshall Thundering Herd Point Spread: Betting Trends Hint at Winner

The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Western Kentucky and Marshall on Saturday, with the host Hilltoppers trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Marshall Thundering Herd opened as 5.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Marshall Thundering Herd will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 18-12 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 20-11 ATS. Marshall Thundering Herd are 16-14 on betting the total; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 15-14-2.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at No. 72 and the Marshall Thundering Herd at No. 49 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Western Kentucky's No. 48-ranked scoring average of 78.76 PPG, against a Marshall Thundering Herd defense rated No. 245 and allowing 79.21 PPG. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers FG% has averaged 49.79% to date this season, more than the Marshall Thundering Herd shooters have managed so far (47.24% per game).