Marshall vs Southern Miss Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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  • Marshall is a -3.5 point favorite vs Southern Miss
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Marshall / Southern Miss TV channel: ESPN+

The Marshall Thundering Herd visit Reed Green Coliseum to take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Hattiesburg, MS.

Marshall is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Marshall vs. Southern Miss Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marshall-3.5 -115O 147.5 -105-175
Southern Miss +3.5 -105U 147.5 -115+145

Marshall vs Southern Miss Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Marshall will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Marshall vs Southern Miss Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Marshall will cover the spread with 59.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Marshall has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.08 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.15 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Southern Mississippi has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+7.10 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Southern Mississippi have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.90 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Southern Mississippi has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.90 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Southern Mississippi has hit the Team Total Under in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Southern Mississippi has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 52% ROI)

Marshall Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marshall has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -13.45% ROI).

  • 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.37% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI

Southern Miss Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Miss has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.45 Units / -12.18% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -32.11% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 24.32% ROI

Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall shot 41% (809/1,989) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 44%

Marshall shot 31% from three (259/829) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Marshall is shooting 29% from three (97/333) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Marshall is shooting 31% from three (356/1,162) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Southern Miss Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Miss shot 46% from inside the arc (461/1,003) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 50%

Southern Miss shot 46% from inside the arc (461/1,003) last season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Southern Miss averaged 69.6 points per game (2,087 points/30 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.0

Southern Miss had 22.0 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Marshall Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has averaged 8.8 steals per game (106 steals/12 games) this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Marshall averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (791 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Marshall has averaged 8.8 steals per game (106 steals/12 games) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Marshall has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,085 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Southern Miss Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Miss allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (2,119 points/1,768 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Southern Miss has allowed 7.8 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.3

Southern Miss allowed 70.6 points per game (2,119 points/30 games) last season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 73.8

Southern Miss allowed opponents to shoot 43% (757/1,768) last season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%


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