Thursday’s contest between the Marshall Thundering Herd (15-12, 8-6 Sun Belt) and the Old Dominion Monarchs (11-16, 7-7 Sun Belt) at Chartway Arena has a projected final score of 74-71 based on our computer prediction, with Marshall taking home the win. Tipoff is at 5:00 PM ET on February 20.

Based on our computer prediction, Marshall should cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 2.5. The two sides are projected to come in below the 145.5 over/under.

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Marshall vs. Old Dominion Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Norfolk, Virginia
• Venue: Chartway Arena
• Line: Marshall -2.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): Marshall -132, Old Dominion +110

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Marshall vs. Old Dominion Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Marshall 74, Old Dominion 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Marshall vs. Old Dominion

• Pick ATS: Marshall (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Under (145.5)

Marshall’s record against the spread this season is 14-11-0, while Old Dominion’s is 12-13-0. Both the Thundering Herd and the Monarchs are 11-14-0 in terms of going over the point total in their games this season. The teams average 144.1 points per game combined, 1.4 less than this matchup’s total. Marshall is 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 games, while Old Dominion has gone 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall.

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Marshall Performance Insights

• The Thundering Herd average 75.5 points per game (135th in college basketball) while giving up 72.4 per contest (202nd in college basketball). They have a +84 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 3.1 points per game.
• Marshall wins the rebound battle by 2.7 boards on average. It records 33.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 107th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 30.6 per outing.
• Marshall hits 2.1 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.0 (147th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.9.
• The Thundering Herd rank 188th in college basketball by averaging 95.4 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 138th in college basketball, allowing 91.5 points per 100 possessions.
• Marshall has committed 11.4 turnovers per game (193rd in college basketball action) while forcing 12.0 (131st in college basketball).

Old Dominion Performance Insights

• The Monarchs are being outscored by 4.1 points per game, with a -111 scoring differential overall. They put up 68.6 points per game (309th in college basketball), and give up 72.7 per contest (210th in college basketball).
• Old Dominion ranks 53rd in the country at 34.9 rebounds per game. That’s 2.3 more than the 32.6 its opponents average.
• Old Dominion knocks down 6.0 three-pointers per game (335th in college basketball) while shooting 28.1% from beyond the arc (359th in college basketball). It is making 1.1 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 7.1 per game at 33.7%.
• Old Dominion has committed 11.4 turnovers per game (193rd in college basketball), 1.9 more than the 9.5 it forces (335th in college basketball).

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