Marshall vs Louisiana Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 04, 2023, 12:29 PM
  • Louisiana (19-4) are -1.5 point favorites vs Marshall (19-5)
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Marshall Thundering Herd (19-5) visit Cajundome to take on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (19-4) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Lafayette.

Louisiana is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Marshall vs. Louisiana Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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Marshall vs. Louisiana Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marshall+1.5 -115O 157.5 -110+100
Louisiana -1.5 -105U 157.5 -110-120

Marshall vs Louisiana Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Louisiana will win this game with 52.9% confidence.

Marshall vs Louisiana Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Marshall will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Marshall and Louisiana, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Marshall has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 30 of their last 46 games (+14.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.15 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.30 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 48 games (+7.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 28 games (+16.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 44 games (+6.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Louisiana have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.90 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.65 Units / 33% ROI)

Marshall Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marshall has gone 15-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+6.2 Units / 24.51% ROI).

  • 17-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.55 Units / -5.24% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Over for -3.2 Units / -12.65% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 3.95% ROI

Louisiana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana has gone 11-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.2 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 16-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.45 Units / 21.13% ROI
  • 14-6 when betting the Over for +7.4 Units / 33.64% ROI
  • 6-14 when betting the Under for -9.4 Units / -42.73% ROI

Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has averaged 18.2 assists per game (437 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Marshall has 437 assists this season — most among Sunbelt Teams

Marshall has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (909 assists/ 706 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marshall has a 24% free throw rate (881 free throw attempts/3,735 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Louisiana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana is shooting 40% from three (178/444) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 33%

Louisiana is shooting 49% (666/1,348) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 45%

Louisiana has averaged 1.37 points per shot (1,849 points/1,348 shots) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Louisiana has averaged 1.37 points per shot (1,849 points/1,348 shots) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Marshall Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has averaged 9.3 steals per game (223 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Marshall has 223 steals this season — 6th most among Division 1 Teams

Marshall has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,424 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Marshall has averaged 7.8 steals per game (446 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Louisiana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (558 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Louisiana has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,352 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Louisiana has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (593/1,345) this season — 3rd highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 42%

Louisiana has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.3


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