| MATCHUP | Appalachian State Mountaineers | Marshall Thundering Herd |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-5 | |
| Spread | +7.5 -118 | -7.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +240 | -298 |
| Total | Over 142.5 (-105) | Under 142.5 (-115) |
| Where | Cam Henderson Center, Huntington, WV | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Marshall Thundering Herd Preview
Marshall Thundering Herd have a 9-5 record this season and are in 7th place in the Sun Belt Conference. They have a 7-1 home record and are coming off an 84-80 home win against Georgia State. Their previous three games were a 102-52 home win against West Virginia Tech, a 70-63 away loss against Troy and a 76-74 home win against Wright State.
Offensively, Marshall averages 80.2 points per game, while allowing 75.2 points per game defensively. The Thundering Herd shoot with 46% from the field and grab 39.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.6 assists per game. They average 5.6 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.
Jalen Speer leads Marshall in scoring, with an average of 14.4 points per game, while shooting with 37.4% from the field and 82.4% from the free throw line. Matt Van Komen is the team’s leading rebounder with 8 per game, while Jalen Speer also leads the team with 5.9 assists per game.
App State Mountaineers Preview
App State Mountaineers have a 9-6 record this season and are tied for 5th place in the Sun Belt Conference. They have a 2-3 away record and are coming off an 81-73 away win against Old Dominion. Their previous three games were a 70-63 home loss against Georgia State, a 67-49 home win against Coastal Carolina and an 86-78 home win against High Point.
Offensively, App State averages 73.9 points per game, while allowing 66.4 points per game defensively. The Mountaineers shoot with 46% from the field and grab 39.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.4 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 5.3 steals per game defensively.
Kasen Jennings leads App State in scoring, with an average of 15.0 points per game, while shooting with 44.3% from the field and 78.4% from the free throw line. Luke Wilson is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.7 per game, while Alonzo Dodd adds a team-high 3.5 assists per game.
Appalachian State Mountaineers @ Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Trends: January 3, 2026
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- The home team has won each of Marshall’s last seven games.
- Appalachian State has lost three of its last four road games against Conference opponents.
- The home team has won the first half in each of the last four games between Appalachian State and Marshall.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
- Appalachian State has won five of its last six games.
- Marshall has lost the first half in each of its last 10 day games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Appalachian State’s last 11 road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
- Eight of Marshall’s last nine day games have produced a total of 150+ points.
App State vs Marshall Prediction
In this App State vs Marshall Prediction, Marshall is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records as they both have exactly 9 wins this season, but Marshall has been almost perfect at home, while App State has been below average on the road. App State is 4-1 in its last 5 games and 3-1 against the spread, while Marshall is 4-1 in its last 5 but 2-6 against the spread in its last 8 and have an inferior defense, allowing 8.8 points per game more than App State. I expect the hosts to keep this one close, so take App State and the +6.5 points in this one.