Troy vs Marshall Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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  • Troy is a -1.5 point favorite vs Marshall
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Troy / Marshall TV channel: ESPN+

The Troy Trojans visit Cam Henderson Center to take on the Marshall Thundering Herd on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Huntington, WV.

Troy is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Troy vs. Marshall Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Troy vs. Marshall Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Troy-1.5 -115O 143.5 -110-135
Marshall +1.5 -105U 143.5 -110+110

Troy vs Marshall Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Troy will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Troy vs Marshall Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Troy will cover the spread with 57.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Troy has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 30 games (+14.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Troy have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.90 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Troy have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.75 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Troy has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Troy has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.98 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Troy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Troy has a 8-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.2 Units / -4.36% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Marshall Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marshall has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -18.69% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.75 Units / -5.66% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI

Troy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Troy has averaged 15.1 turnovers per game (196 turnovers/13 games) this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Troy averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (400 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for highest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Troy has averaged 13.0 offensive rebounds per game (169 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.8

Troy had 23.2 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.8

Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall is shooting 28% from three (111/390) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Marshall averaged 1.15 points per shot (2,294 points/1,989 shots) last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Marshall is shooting 30% from three (370/1,219) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 33%

Marshall has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (217 assists/ 176 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Troy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Troy averaged 10.6 steals per game (317 steals/30 games) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Troy has averaged 10.4 steals per game (447 steals/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Troy averaged 10.6 steals per game (317 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Troy stole the ball 317 times last season — most among Sunbelt Teams

Marshall Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,148 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Marshall has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (357 rebounds/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.5

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 118 steals this season — 4th most among Sunbelt Teams


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