Marshall vs Coastal Carolina Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Marshall vs Coastal Carolina Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, at the HTC Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Thundering Herd’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Chanticleers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Marshall

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Coastal Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between Marshall and Coastal Carolina

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Thundering Herd and Chanticleers. 

Marshall Looks to Bounce Back

Marshall had won two games in a row heading into the last game, but they didn’t play well enough in that game. Marshall faced off against James Madison and they scored only 64 points while the defense gave up 67 points. Jalen Speer had a strong game putting up 20 points, three rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against Georgia Southern, Marshall was able to secure the 81-69 victory. 

Marshall comes into this game with a 10-9 record overall and they have gone 9-7-1 against the spread. Away from this season, they are 0-7 straight up, but as a favorite, they are 7-1 straight up, so something is going to have to give in this game. Marshall is averaging 74.9 points while their defense is giving up 71.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 190th in the league while the defense is ranked 188th. They are averaging 25.74 three-point attempts per game which is 77th in the league. 

Coastal Carolina Has Issues

Coastal Carolina has issues heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Georgia State, they lost 79-74 and in the last game against Georgia Southern, they lost 88-87. They were able to force overtime in the last game, but couldn’t make the winning shot late. Coastal Carolina used a balanced attack and there were five different players that put up at least 12 points. 

Coastal Carolina comes into this game with an 8-10 record and they have gone 8-7-1 against the spread. Coastal Carolina is averaging 69.4 points while their defense is giving up 69.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the defense is ranked 116th. Rasheed Jones is having a strong season, averaging 13.6 points while shooting 45.1 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Coastal Carolina Will Beat Marshall

• Coastal Carolina has won each of its last four day games against the Sun Belt Conference at HTC Center.
• Marshall has lost three of its last four day games against the Sun Belt Conference.
• Coastal Carolina has won the first half in six of its last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Marshall vs Coastal Carolina Prediction

Marshall away from home doesn’t have a home and I don’t think it’s going to magically change it. Marshall’s defense is giving up over 70 points per game and their defense is going to be a major problem again here. Coastal Carolina’s offense is averaging 69.44 points per game and their offense is going to have no issue running up the score here. Marshall won’t have an answer. Back Coastal Carolina against the spread.