| MATCHUP | Marshall Thundering Herd | Ohio State Buckeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Spread | +25.5 -105 | -25.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +3000 | -10000 |
| Total | Over 162.5 (-110) | Under 162.5 (-110) |
| Where | Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH | |
| When | Monday, November 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | BTN | |
Marshall vs Ohio State Prediction
In this Marshall vs Ohio State Prediction, Ohio State is coming as -25.5 home favorites. Both teams have identical records this season but are coming off opposite outcomes in their previous games. Ohio State is coming off a comfortable 24-point home victory and will be playing its second straight game at home, while Marshall will be tested for the first time on the road. The Buckeyes are slightly better offensively and have a +6.5 point differential this season, also being better both in turnovers for and against. Combined with the home court advantage, I expect them to get the job done at home today. Take Ohio State and lay the points in this one.
Ohio State Buckeyes Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes have a 1-1 overall record and a 1-0 home record. They are coming off an 89-65 home win against Youngstown State and will face Connecticut and Prairie View A&M next.
Offensively, they are averaging 86 points per game (ranking 129th in the nation), while allowing 79.5 points per game defensively (ranking 266th in the nation) and have a 120.7 offensive rating (ranking 114th) and a 111.5 defensive rating (ranking 272nd). The Buckeyes are shooting 47.1% from the field (ranking 159th) and 27.7% from beyond the arc (ranking 273rd), while allowing their opponents to shoot with 45% from the field (ranking 247th) and 35.1% from the 3-point range (ranking 266th). They are shooting with a 88.7% from the free-throw line (ranking 8th). They are grabbing 39.5 rebounds per game (ranking 152nd) and allow 29.5 rebounds per game off their opponents (62nd), while averaging 16.5 assists per game (ranking 146th) and allowing their opponents to dish 12 assists per game (147th). They average 4.5 blocks per game (ranking 110th) and 7 steals per game (ranking 193rd), while committing 11.5 turnovers per game (ranking 127th) and forcing their opponents into 10.5 turnovers per game (ranking 294th).
John Mobley Jr. leads Ohio State in scoring, averaging 19.5 ppg on 61.1% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 5.5 assists per game. Amare Bynum follows with 17.5 ppg on 62.5% shooting from the field. Andrija Jelavic follows with 17 ppg on 66.7% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 9 rebounds per game.
Marshall Thundering Herd Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd have a 1-1 overall record and 0-0 road record. They are coming off a 76-81 home loss against Toledo and will face Youngstown State and East Tennessee State next.
Offensively, they are averaging 84 points per game (ranking 141st in the nation), while allowing 73 points per game defensively (ranking 194th in the nation) and have a 110.0 offensive rating (ranking 200th) and a 95.6 defensive rating (ranking 159th). The Thundering Herd are shooting 47.4% from the field (ranking 151st) and 38.9% from beyond the arc (ranking 69th), while allowing their opponents to shoot with 40.6% from the field (ranking 168th) and 19% from the 3-point range (ranking 12th). They are shooting with a 67.7% from the free-throw line (ranking 212th). They are grabbing 45 rebounds per game (ranking 60th) and allow 34.5 rebounds per game off their opponents (175th), while averaging 15 assists per game (ranking 183rd) and allowing their opponents to dish 12 assists per game (143rd). They average 2 blocks per game (ranking 278th) and 4.5 steals per game (ranking 327th), while committing 13.5 turnovers per game (ranking 216th) and forcing their opponents into 7.5 turnovers per game (ranking 356th).
Bryce Slay leads Marshall in scoring, averaging 21 ppg on 57.1% shooting from the field. Noah Otshudi follows with 19 ppg on 48.3% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 5 assists per game. Emmanuel Manyuon and Fazl Oshodi follow with 12 ppg each, with Manyuon shooting 52.6% from the field and adding a team-high 8.5 rebounds per game, and Oshodi shooting 34.8% from the field.
Marshall Thundering Herd @ Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends: November 9, 2026
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 11 night games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Marshall has lost each of its last three road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Marshall has lost the first half in each of its last four road games.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won each of its last 11 Monday games against non-Conference opponents.
- Ohio State has lost three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Marshall’s last five night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Six of Ohio State’s last seven games against non-Conference opponents at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (3.5).
- Ohio State ranks T27th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (23.5).
- Marshall ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (19.0%).
- Marshall ranks T48th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (45.0).