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Feb 4, 8:00 PM | Reynolds Center

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Odds

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The visiting Thundering Herd hope to send their backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the spread at Reynolds Center against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Supporters of the Thundering Herd have watched them go 14-8 and 7-8-1 ATS on the year, while the Golden Hurricane are at 13-9 and 10-8 ATS. In totals betting, the Golden Hurricane are 11-7, while the Thundering Herd have a 7-9 mark.



View Marshall vs Tulsa Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Tulsa opened as 3-point favorites in this College Basketball tilt.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Golden Hurricane - Thundering Herd odds would favor the Thundering Herd if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Tulsa is rated No. 105 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Marshall is at No. 30. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 70-69 win for the Thundering Herd.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Tulsa has the nation's No. 221-rated offensive output, at 65.7 PPG. The visiting Thundering Herd defense ranks No. 122 allowing on average 64.8 PPG. The Golden Hurricane FG% has averaged 45.1% so far, more than the Thundering Herd marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.7% per game.

Defensively, Marshall features the nation's No. 119-rated defense on the road, allowing 68 points per game. Tulsa, meanwhile, comes in at No. 281 nationally in scoring at home.

Marshall was a 63-44 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Tulane. They covered the 9.5-point spread as favorites. The Thundering Herd grabbed a 63-44 win over the Green Wave on Wednesday, behind a 13-point effort from DeAndre Kane at Cam Henderson Center.

Tulsa was a 66-60 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against Southern Methodist. They covered the 3.5-point spread as favorites. Jordan Clarkson scored 22 points leading the Golden Hurricane to a 66-60 victory over Southern Methodist at Moody Coliseum on Saturday.


Marshall Thundering Herd Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Central Florida are 6-4
After playing Tulane are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Texas El Paso are 6-4
After playing Southern Methodist are 6-4
After a win are 6-4


A few Thundering Herd at Golden Hurricane trends to consider:
Marshall is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Marshall is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tulsa
Tulsa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tulsa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Marshall
Tulsa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tulsa is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Marshall


Next up:
Marshall at Central Florida, Wednesday, February 8
Tulsa at Texas El Paso, Wednesday, February 8

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