The Marshall Thundering Herd (18-12, 11-6 Sun Belt) are favored (-2.5) to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Appalachian State Mountaineers (17-12, 10-7 Sun Belt) at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Cam Henderson Center. The game airs on ESPNU. The matchup has an over/under set at 134.5 points.
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Marshall Cover -2.5 vs Appalachian State -114
Marshall vs. Appalachian State betting lines
- Marshall moneyline odds to win: -152
- Appalachian State moneyline odds to win: +127
- Spread: Marshall (-2.5)
- Total: 134.5
Marshall statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, Marshall sports a better record against the spread (9-4-1) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-9-0).
- The Thundering Herd have exceeded the total in six of 14 home games (42.9%). They’ve fared better on the road, topping the total in seven of 14 matchups (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Marshall has picked up the win in nine of 10 games at home, good for a .900 winning percentage. It has won four of six games on the road (.667) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Thundering Herd have seen an increase in scoring lately, racking up 77.1 points per game in their last 10 contests, 1.4 points more than the 75.7 they’ve scored this year.
- Marshall’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has allowed 73.7 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 71.9 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The Thundering Herd’s past 10 outings have seen them make 8.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.8% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 7.8 makes and 32.0%.
Marshall betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-13-1 (Home: 9-4-1; Away: 5-9-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 7-6-0 (As Favorite: 10-6-0; As Underdog: 4-7-1)
- O-U-P: 13-15-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 9-1; Away: 4-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-9 (Home: 1-2; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.7 (189th in nation) | 44.1 (201st) | 33.0 (120th) | 30.2 (119th) | 14.5 (117th) | 11.4 (198th) |
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Appalachian State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Appalachian State’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .333 (4-8-0). Away, it is .417 (5-7-0).
- Mountaineers games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (six times out of 12) than away (three of 12) this season.
- As moneyline underdogs, the Mountaineers have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (2-4).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Mountaineers are posting 68.1 points per game, 0.5 fewer points than their season average (68.6).
- Appalachian State is surrendering 64.9 points per contest over its previous 10 games, which is 1.7 more points than it is allowing for the season (63.2).
- In their previous 10 games, the Mountaineers are making 7.3 threes per contest, 0.4 fewer threes than their season average (7.7). They also own a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (32.7%) compared to their season average (34.4%).
Appalachian State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-15-1 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 4-4-1 (As Favorite: 6-11-0; As Underdog: 5-4-1)
- O-U-P: 9-18-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 3-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-6 (Home: 8-3; Away: 3-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.2 (213th in nation) | 39.0 (ninth) | 33.7 (82nd) | 32.0 (235th) | 12.9 (234th) | 10.3 (86th) |
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