Match Analysis: Marshall Thundering Herd vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-21
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: Cam Henderson Center, Huntington, WV
Game Overview
The Marshall Thundering Herd (3-1) host the struggling Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (0-6) in a mismatch game where Marshall is heavily favored. Marshall has a strong home record and solid recent performance, while Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost all games and is averaging under 67 points per game with poor shooting percentages. The game is expected to be dominated by Marshall.
Key Factors to Consider
- Marshall has shown stronger offensive and defensive efficiency, averaging around 93.5 points per game while holding opponents to lower scores. Arkansas-Pine Bluff struggles offensively (66.8 points avg.) and defensively (allowing 96 points per game). Marshall is 3-1 overall and 2-2 ATS recently; Arkansas-Pine Bluff is 0-6 and has lost 14 straight road night non-conference games.
- There is no recent direct head-to-head data available, but historical trends show Marshall generally dominates in home games against non-ranked opponents, winning 12 of last 13 night home games under similar circumstances.
- No injury reports available or significant injuries reported for either team prior to this game.
- Marshall benefits from playing at home in Cam Henderson Center, where they have a strong winning record, especially at night. Arkansas-Pine Bluff has been on the road extensively against tough non-conference opponents like Vanderbilt, SMU, and Oklahoma, which likely adds to fatigue and lowers performance.
- Marshall aims to maintain strong early-season momentum and capitalize on a weaker opponent. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, despite poor form, has covered the spread in 6 of their last 9 games but is unlikely to match Marshall's firepower or home court advantage.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Marshall Thundering Herd: -6000, Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions: 1600 | Marshall Thundering Herd to win | β β β β β 95% |
| Spread | Marshall Thundering Herd: -19.5 -112, Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions: +19.5 -108 | Marshall Thundering Herd to cover -19.5 point spread | β β β β β 85% |
| Over/under | Over 167.5: -106, Under 167.5: -118 | Over 167.5 points | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Marshall Thundering Herd -4% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 167.5 26% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 167.5 at 26% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 27.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Marshall Thundering Herd to win convincingly, covering the heavy spread of -19.5 points. The over/under line set at 167.5 favors the over due to expected offensive output by Marshall.
Predicted Score: Marshall Thundering Herd 95 – Arkansas-Pine Bluff 74