Saturday’s contest between the Elon Phoenix (8-4) and the Marshall Thundering Herd (7-6) at Schar Center has a projected final score of 74-70 based on our computer prediction, with Elon coming out on top. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on December 28.

Based on our computer prediction, Marshall is projected to cover the point spread (5.5) versus Elon. The two sides are projected to go over the 144.5 over/under.

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Elon vs. Marshall Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: FloCollege
• Where: Elon, North Carolina
• Venue: Schar Center
• Line: Elon -5.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): Elon -230, Marshall +184

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Elon vs. Marshall Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Elon 74, Marshall 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Elon vs. Marshall

• Pick ATS: Marshall (+5.5)
• Pick OU: Over (144.5)

Elon has an 8-2-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Marshall, who is 5-6-0 ATS. The Phoenix have hit the over in four games, while Thundering Herd games have gone over four times. The teams average 155.1 points per game, 10.6 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Elon Performance Insights

• The Phoenix’s +127 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 10.5 points per game) is a result of scoring 77.8 points per game (134th in college basketball) while allowing 67.3 per outing (85th in college basketball).
• The 40.8 rebounds per game Elon averages rank fourth in college basketball, and are 11.9 more than the 28.9 its opponents collect per outing.
• Elon knocks down 8.5 three-pointers per game (124th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.5 on average.
• The Phoenix average 98.8 points per 100 possessions (125th in college basketball), while allowing 85.4 points per 100 possessions (66th in college basketball).
• Elon has lost the turnover battle by 2.7 turnovers per game, committing 11.8 (204th in college basketball action) while forcing 9.1 (346th in college basketball).

Marshall Performance Insights

• The Thundering Herd put up 77.3 points per game (146th in college basketball) while allowing 72.2 per outing (208th in college basketball). They have a +66 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.1 points per game.
• Marshall ranks 158th in the nation at 33.4 rebounds per game. That’s 3.5 more than the 29.9 its opponents average.
• Marshall knocks down 2.1 more threes per contest than the opposition, 7.8 (193rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.7.
• Marshall has committed 1.7 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 11.8 (204th in college basketball) while forcing 13.5 (81st in college basketball).

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