Appalachian State vs Marshall Prediction 2/28/25 College Basketball Picks

The Appalachian State Mountaineers and Marshall Thundering Herd meet on Friday in college basketball action at Cam Henderson Center. Here’s an Appalachian State vs Marshall Prediction. This article will include an Appalachian State vs Marshall Pick.

Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview

The Appalachian State Mountaineers (17-12, 11-16 ATS) were in fine form of four consecutive wins, but in the second part of February, they lost three of four games. The losses came against Georgia State, Marshall, and Georgia Southern, while the lone win was over Georgia Southern, in overtime. Appalachian State is 6th in the Sun Belt Standings, and although they cannot fall from that spot, the Mountaineers would need to beat the Herd to overtake them in 5th place.

Appalachian State is averaging 68.6 PPG (339th) and is allowing 63.2 PPG (14th). The Mountaineers are getting 37.1 RPG (104th) and dish out 12.9 APG (282nd). Myles Tate is the team’s top scorer with 16.4 PPG, 5.2 RPG, a team-high 5.6 APG, and a team-high 2.0 SPG. CJ Huntley adds 15.8 PPG and a team-high 7.8 RPG, while Jalil Beaubrun contributes 9.6 PPG and 5.2 RPG.

Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview

The Marshall Thundering Herd (18-12, 15-12-1 ATS) returned home from a four-game road trip and beat Old Dominion. That road trip started with a pair of defeats to South Alabama and Louisiana, but Marshall did respond with a couple of victories over ODU and App State. The Herd are now on a three-game winning run and are 5th in the Sun Belt Standings.

Marshall averages 75.7 PPG (138th) and allows 71.9 PPG (186th). The Thundering Herd are 118th in rebounds (36.8) and 143rd in assists (14.5). Obinna Anochili-Killen leads the team with 14.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG, and a team-high 3.0 BPG. Mikal Dawson follows him with 12.8 PPG, 4.1 RPG, and a team-high 1.1 SPG, while Dezayne Mingo has 12.5 PPG, 4.4 RPG, and a team-high 5.1 APG. 

Why Marshall will beat App State

• Marshall has won 10 of its last 11 night games at Cam Henderson Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Appalachian State has lost three of its last four games.
• Appalachian State has lost the first half in three of its last four road games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Marshall’s last 11 night games at Cam Henderson Center has produced a total of 135+ points.
• Each of Appalachian State’s last six road night games against the Sun Belt Conference have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Marshall ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.9).
• Marshall ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.2).
• Appalachian State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.4).
• Appalachian State ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.0%).

Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction

Marshall showed class over App State with a 69-59 win a week ago, and now I believe the Herd will have even fewer problems at home, where they are 13-3 this season. App State failed to reach a 60-point mark in the last two games, and without scoring at least 70, you can’t hope to beat Marshall here. I seriously doubt the visitors will score more than 65, which won’t be enough. Marshall has covered the Spread in 10 of its last 13 games at home, while Appalachian State has only covered the Spread in 13 of its last 32 games. Say no more. Back the Herd to cover.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Marshall -3