The Marshall Thundering Herd (15-10, 8-4 Sun Belt) are 4.5-point underdogs as they attempt to continue a three-game road win streak when they take on the South Alabama Jaguars (16-9, 8-4 Sun Belt) on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Mitchell Center. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is set at 136.5.
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South Alabama Cover -4.5 vs Marshall -110
South Alabama vs. Marshall betting lines
- South Alabama moneyline odds to win: -198
- Marshall moneyline odds to win: +164
- Spread: South Alabama (-4.5)
- Total: 136.5
South Alabama statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home, South Alabama sports a worse record against the spread (5-7-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (7-4-0).
- The Jaguars have gone over the total more consistently at home, hitting the over in five of 12 home matchups (41.7%). On the road, they have hit the over in three of 11 games (27.3%).
- South Alabama has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 8-4 (.667). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it owns a record of 5-1 (.833).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Jaguars have been racking up 66.8 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 71.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- South Alabama has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 65.9 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 62.9 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2024-25 season.
- The Jaguars are trending down from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 8.9 threes per game and shooting 32.4% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 9.4 makes and 33.2% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
South Alabama betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-11-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 7-8-0 (As Favorite: 9-9-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-15-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 3-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-5 (Home: 8-4; Away: 5-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.1 (218th in nation) | 37.9 (fifth) | 31.4 (227th) | 32.7 (273rd) | 15.2 (83rd) | 8.7 (fifth) |
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Marshall statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Marshall has been better against the spread at home (8-4-1) than away (4-6-0) this year.
- In terms of the over/under, Thundering Herd games have gone over less frequently at home (five of 13, 38.5%) than away (four of 10, 40%).
- The Thundering Herd, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-2) than away (0-6) this year.
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Thundering Herd are scoring 74.7 points per contest, compared to their season average of 75.5.
- Marshall has fared better defensively in its previous 10 games, allowing 70.1 points per contest, 1.3 fewer points than its season average of 71.4 allowed.
- The Thundering Herd are sinking 8.2 treys per game with a 37.1% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.7 and 31.6%.
Marshall betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-10-1 (Home: 8-4-1; Away: 4-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 1-5-0 (As Favorite: 9-4-0; As Underdog: 3-6-1)
- O-U-P: 9-14-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-2 (Home: 8-1; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-8 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.1 (218th in nation) | 44.3 (217th) | 32.8 (141st) | 30.3 (127th) | 14.2 (140th) | 11.4 (194th) |

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