Marshall vs Georgia Southern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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  • Georgia Southern (12-16) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Marshall (11-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Marshall / Georgia Southern TV channel: ESPN+

The Marshall Thundering Herd (11-17) visit Hanner Fieldhouse to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles (12-16) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Statesboro, GA.

Georgia Southern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Marshall vs. Georgia Southern Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Marshall vs. Georgia Southern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marshall+1.5 -110O 154.5 -110+100
Georgia Southern -1.5 -110U 154.5 -110-120

Marshall vs Georgia Southern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Georgia Southern will win this college basketball game with 54.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Marshall vs Georgia Southern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Marshall will cover the spread with 56.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Marshall has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+10.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.85 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+4.90 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+3.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.60 Units / 20% ROI)

Marshall Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marshall has a 12-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.6 Units / -18.12% ROI).

  • 12-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.95 Units / -23.63% ROI
  • 8-18 when betting the Over for -11.8 Units / -38.44% ROI
  • 18-8 when betting the Under for +9.1 Units / 29.45% ROI

Georgia Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Southern has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.25% ROI).

  • 8-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.9 Units / -37.36% ROI
  • 18-11 when betting the Over for +5.9 Units / 18.5% ROI
  • 11-18 when betting the Under for -8.8 Units / -27.59% ROI

Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall is shooting 41% (632/1,522) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Marshall has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (948 assists/ 658 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marshall is shooting 41% (632/1,522) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 44%

Marshall has a TS% of 45% this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (316 turnovers/24 games) this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Georgia Southern has 16.5 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Georgia Southern has averaged 10.5 assists per game (253 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Georgia Southern has made 9.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Marshall Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (625 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Marshall has averaged 8.0 steals per game (448 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Marshall has averaged 8.0 steals per game (448 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Marshall has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,415 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Georgia Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (503 rebounds/24 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Georgia Southern has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (503 rebounds/24 games) this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Georgia Southern has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (659/1,419) this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Georgia Southern has allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,916 points/1,419 shots) this season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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