Marshall Thundering Herd
Basketball NCAAB Sat 20 Dec 14:00
Troy Trojans
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  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

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 Lots of Points

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.

Troy Won 58-57 in Teams’ Last Meeting

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
Troy 22-11 2649 2412 237 12-4 10-7 4W
Marshall 19-13 2596 2497 99 13-5 6-8 2L
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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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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 153.5
Spread Troy -4.5
Result & BTTS 60 Troy / Yes

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 153.5 points. We’ve also gone for Troy -4.5, and Troy/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Marshall Marshall logo 76 - 84 Troy logo 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.

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Marshall vs Troy Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Troy Likelier Winners

Troy have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 69% probability due to their -222 Moneyline betting odds. At +176, Marshall are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 155.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 155.5 at -115.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

Should you be more interested in a specific individual who is competing, check out the gambling sites’ prop bets where you can pick out player lines that focus on performance rather than the game result.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Marshall logo Marshall Stats
Troy logo 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
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Sun Belt Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Troy 22-11 2649 2412 237 12-4 10-7 4W
South Alabama 21-11 2387 2234 153 12-5 9-6 2L
Arkansas State 20-12 2655 2471 184 11-5 9-7 1L
Appalachian State 19-13 2305 2114 191 12-5 7-8 2L
Marshall 19-13 2596 2497 99 13-5 6-8 2L
Texas State 19-13 2365 2271 94 16-3 3-10 1L
Coastal Carolina 19-13 2346 2323 23 8-6 11-7 1L
Georgia Southern 21-16 2994 2949 45 10-6 11-10 1L
James Madison 18-15 2460 2437 23 13-4 5-11 1L
Southern Miss 19-16 2615 2585 30 13-3 6-13 1L
Old Dominion 12-21 2514 2570 -56 8-6 4-15 1L
Louisiana 11-22 2101 2332 -231 8-8 3-14 1L
Georgia State 10-22 2253 2391 -138 7-8 3-14 4L
UL Monroe 4-28 2318 2685 -367 3-12 1-16 8L
  • 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