Marshall vs Appalachian State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 2

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  • Marshall (18-5) are -3.5 point favorites vs Appalachian State (13-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
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The Marshall Thundering Herd (18-5) visit George M. Holmes Convocation Center to take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers (13-10) on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Boone.

Marshall is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Marshall vs. Appalachian State Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Marshall vs. Appalachian State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marshall-3.5 -105O 145.5 -105-160
Appalachian State +3.5 -115U 145.5 -115+135

Marshall vs Appalachian State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Marshall will win this game with 57.8% confidence.

Marshall vs Appalachian State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Appalachian State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

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


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  • Marshall has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.15 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 45 games (+13.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 47 games (+6.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+22.70 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Appalachian State have covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 44 games (+12.85 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 45 games (+7.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+3.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Team Total Over in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 87% ROI)

Marshall Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marshall has gone 14-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.2 Units / 21.49% ROI).

  • 16-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.55 Units / -6.28% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.1 Units / -8.68% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Appalachian State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Appalachian State has gone 11-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI).

  • 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.3 Units / 10.34% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -2 Units / -9.09% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.45% ROI

Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has 428 assists this season — most among Sunbelt Teams

Marshall has averaged 18.6 assists per game (428 assists/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Marshall has averaged 18.6 assists per game (428 assists/23 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Marshall has a 23% free throw rate (361 free throw attempts/1,566 field goal attempts) this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Appalachian State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (581 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Appalachian State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (734 assists/ 581 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Appalachian State has averaged 7.9 offensive rebounds per game (181 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Appalachian State has made 8.0 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Marshall Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has averaged 9.3 steals per game (213 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Marshall has averaged 9.3 steals per game (213 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Marshall has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,397 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Marshall has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (578 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Appalachian State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State has averaged 25.6 defensive rebounds per game (588 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Appalachian State has averaged 6.2 steals per game (356 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Appalachian State has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,406 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Appalachian State has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (1,477 points/1,349 shots) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.18


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