Marshall Thundering Herd vs NC Wilmington Seahawks Point Spread Picks

Marshall is winless on the road with an offense that shoots 42.7% from the field, 71.7% from the line, and 26.4% from the long range. They've allowed an average of 85 points in their two road contests. Marshall has dropped 12 of its last 15 on the road. NC Wilmington has lost only two games, one of which was to No. 1 Kansas. The offense averages 82.6 points behind senior guard Donovan Newby (16.9 ppg). NC Wilmington has won 25 of its last 31 at home, with the wagering value on the home team to win the game. Play NC Wilmington on the moneyline. 

It has been a big start for UNC Wilmington at 8-2. The Seahawks have a huge win in their pocket as they went to Kentucky and beat the Wildcats 80-73. They have returned four starters and love to push the tempo as they have topped the 100 point mark three times, are averaging 86.1 PPG, and are launching 62 shots per contest. Marshall is just 5-7 0n the season and has produced 77 PPG on the season and at an even faster pace as they are squeezing off 66 shots per game. Marshall has really upped the tempo at home where the average is higher at 82 PPG and they are launching 69 shots per contest. This should be a track meet and easily get past a total that appears to be several points too low. Make the play OVER the total.

It has been a tale of two outcomes for the North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks who have started the season 3-3. They have taken down three cupcakes, but against average or better competition they have gone 0-3. They scored in the 80s in all three wins vs. lesser teams, but when the competition has been reasonable they have scored 53 points per game in the three losses. Marshall poses reasonable competition, and the Thundering Herd has some skewed numbers because their last two games have gone to overtime. I think they score a lot less here, and Wilmington has already proven to be challenged offensively by this type of team. NC Wilmington has travelled very poorly as they are just 8-20 ATS in their last 28 on the road and have dropped five straight ATS overall. The Seahawks are also playing five of their last seven on the road to the UNDER when they take on a team with a winning home record. NC- Wilmington has proven to falter when they face reasonable competition, as the offense becomes below average. Make the play on the UNDER, and on Marshall on the moneyline.