Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Marshall Thundering Herd 1/12/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Tips
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will fiercely compete against the Marshall Thundering Herd in NCAAB action at Henderson Center, CA, on Thursday at 9:00 PM ET. Fresh off a victory over Vanderbilt, the Golden Eagles have capped their non-conference slate with a strong record of 10-3 overall. Riding high on a winning streak, USM won three of its first four games in the Sun Belt Conference. Despite being predicted to place 13th in the conference’s preseason poll, the Golden Eagles are determined to prove their worth and come out on top. In their most recent road victory against UL Monroe, the Golden Eagles pulled off a close five-point win. Despite being outshot in the field (36.7%) and from distance (33.3%), the Golden Eagles outshot in the free-throw line (12 of 13; 92.3%). Senior forward DeAndre Pickney led the team with a powerful performance of 24 points and 11 rebounds.
The Golden Eagles average 76.1 points on 46.2% shooting and allow 62 points on 40.1 percent FG shooting. Austin Crowley is averaging 17.2 points and 4.1 rebounds while Felipe Haase is averaging 14.8 points and 2.8 assists. DeAndre Pinckney is the third double-digit scorer and Denijay Harris is dishing 0.4 assists. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are shooting 32.9 percent from three-point range and 69.5 percent from the FT line. The Golden Eagles are allowing 31.7% shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Southern Mississippi’s last 5 games.
- Southern Mississippi is 14-3 SU in their last 17 games.
- The Eagles are 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 matches with Marshall.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Marshall Thundering Herd 1/12/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Tips
The Thundering Herd, with a fierce 11 of 13 victories, dominated its non-conference rivals, leaving them in the dust. However, after suffering two losses in its last three games, Marshall is now only 2-2 in Sun Belt Conference play. Despite being predicted to place sixth in the conference’s preseason poll, The Herd is not backing down, determined to fight their way to the top. In their last game, The Herd made a fierce comeback against Coastal at home, winning by a crucial 15 points. Marshall never let their rivals take the lead and were up by seven at the half, displaying a dominant performance. The Herd dominated the offensive glass, outrebounding CCU 53-38 with 20 offensive points, and showing a strong and relentless attitude.
The Marshall Thundering Herd averages 81.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allows 69.1 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Taevion Kinsey is averaging 20.9 points and 5.1 rebounds while Andrew Taylor is averaging 18.8 points and 5.1 rebounds. Kamdyn Curfman is the third double-digit scorer and Obinna Anochili-Killen is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Marshall Thundering Herd are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 62.1 percent from the free throw line. The Marshall Thundering Herd are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.2 rebounds per game.
- The Marshall Thundering Herd is 11-4 ATS in their last 15 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 5 of Marshall’s last 7 games.
- The Thundering Herd is 13-3 SU in their last 16 matches.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Marshall Thundering Herd. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Marshall Thundering Herd. The Thundering Herd is going to get the love from oddsmakers because they’re at home, but this is going to be a battle between two of the best teams in the conference. Southern Miss is a good team, and it’s proven itself both in the underdog role and on the road. The Marshall Thundering Herd will win to a predicted score of 76-74.
NCAAB Starting Time: 9:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Henderson Center, CA
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023
TV: ESPN+
NCAAB Odds: Southern Miss Golden Eagles +7.5
NCAAB Totals: 110
