South Alabama vs Marshall Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 13

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  • Marshall (8-8) is a -5.5 point favorite vs South Alabama (7-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • South Alabama / Marshall TV channel: ESPN+

The South Alabama Jaguars (7-6) visit Cam Henderson Center to take on the Marshall Thundering Herd (8-8) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Huntington, WV.

Marshall is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The South Alabama vs. Marshall Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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South Alabama vs. Marshall Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Alabama+5.5 -110O 151.5 -115+195
Marshall -5.5 -110U 151.5 -105-250

South Alabama vs Marshall Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Marshall will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Alabama vs Marshall Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Alabama will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • South Alabama have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)

South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Alabama has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.15 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.45 Units / 0% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / 0% ROI

Marshall Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marshall has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / 0% ROI
  • 4-11 when betting the Over for -8.1 Units / 0% ROI
  • 11-4 when betting the Under for +6.6 Units / 0% ROI

South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has 14.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 18.6

South Alabama has averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (490 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.6

South Alabama has averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (341 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.9

South Alabama has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (122 rebounds/16 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.7

Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has averaged 16.8 assists per game (822 assists/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Marshall is shooting 42% (451/1,082) this season — 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Marshall has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (822 assists/ 569 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marshall has 822 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Sunbelt Teams

South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has averaged 6.4 steals per game (102 steals/16 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

South Alabama has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,248 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1

South Alabama has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (279/930) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%

South Alabama has averaged 6.2 steals per game (314 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Marshall Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (433 rebounds/17 games) this season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Marshall has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,223 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Marshall has averaged 8.2 steals per game (400 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Marshall has 400 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd most among Sunbelt Teams


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