Marshall vs Troy Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Marshall vs Troy

The Marshall Thundering Herd face the Troy Trojans, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, December 20.

We’re expecting Over 153.5 points to be scored by Marshall and Troy combined. There’s a juicy -110 for our prediction and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over.

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Marshall Thundering Herd claimed a victory in their previous game. A 76-74 home win occurred against Wright State Raiders.

Troy Trojans got the win in their last game. A 86-85 triumph occurred on the road when meeting UAB Blazers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Troy have claimed victory in the last two matchups against Marshall. They won 82-66 at home and 58-57 on the road. The previous 3 games featuring these teams have resulted in two Troy victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Marshall	7-4	874	851	23	5-1	2-3	2W
Troy	7-5	1068	960	108	2-2	5-3	2W

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Marshall vs Troy Prediction & Picks

Our Marshall vs Troy tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college matchup. Our pick is for Over 153.5 points to be scored at odds of -110 which makes plenty of appeal.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate college hoops picks possible.

Key Marshall vs Troy stats:

• The 153.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Marshall games.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Marshall games on the road.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Troy games.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Troy games at home.

Over 153.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Marshall 76 - 84 Troy

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Trojans to achieve a 84-76 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

Marshall vs Troy Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Troy have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 67% probability due to their -204 Moneyline betting odds. At +170, Marshall are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 152.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 152.5 at -115.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Marshall

+170

Troy

-204

Point Spread

Marshall +4.5

-108

Troy -4.5

-112

Total Points

Under 152.5

-105

Over 152.5

-115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Marshall Stats

Troy Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 153.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 77.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.50 pts and allowed 79.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 170.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 153.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 90.10 pts and allowed 80.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.80 pts and allowed 67.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Alabama	9-3	909	839	70	4-1	5-2	1W
Arkansas State	8-4	973	943	30	4-0	4-4	1W
Georgia Southern	9-5	1164	1090	74	6-1	3-4	6W
Marshall	7-4	874	851	23	5-1	2-3	2W
Appalachian State	8-5	965	853	112	6-1	2-4	4W
Southern Miss	7-5	908	850	58	6-0	1-5	1W
Troy	7-5	1068	960	108	2-2	5-3	2W
James Madison	7-5	894	893	1	6-0	1-5	1L
Texas State	7-6	965	892	73	7-2	0-4	1L
Coastal Carolina	6-6	875	854	21	3-0	3-6	2L
Old Dominion	4-8	891	927	-36	4-0	0-8	1W
UL Monroe	3-9	889	991	-102	3-3	0-6	2L
Georgia State	2-10	785	932	-147	2-2	0-8	1L
Louisiana	1-11	672	844	-172	1-3	0-8	10L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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