| MATCHUP | UL Monroe Warhawks | Marshall Thundering Herd |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-16 | 12-7 |
| Where | Cam Henderson Center, Huntington, WV | |
| When | Thursday, January 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Preview
The UL Monroe Warhawks lost to Southern Miss and Georgia State, and they play App State next. UL Monroe has lost 9 straight games.
The UL Monroe Warhawks are averaging 76.9 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 86.9 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Krystian Lewis is averaging 16.7 points and 4.4 rebounds, while MJ Russell is averaging 15.7 points and 3.4 rebounds. Lavell Brodnex is the third double-digit scorer, and Renars Sondors is dishing 1.2 assists. The UL Monroe Warhawks are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free-throw line. The UL Monroe Warhawks are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.2 rebounds per game.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd beat James Madison, lost to Coastal Carolina, and they play South Alabama next. Marshall has won 5 of its last 7 games.
The Marshall Thundering Herd are averaging 83.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 79.8 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Jalen Speer is averaging 15.1 points and 4 rebounds, while Noah Otshudi is averaging 14.6 points and 4.1 rebounds. Wyatt Fricks is the third double-digit scorer and Matt Van Komen is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Marshall Thundering Herd are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Marshall Thundering Herd are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last 12 games against the Sun Belt Conference.
- Marshall has won 15 of its last 17 night games at Cam Henderson Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Marshall has won the first half in six of its last seven night games at Cam Henderson Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has won the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty of Marshall’s last 23 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Cam Henderson Center have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
- Thirty-nine of Louisiana-Monroe’s last 42 Thursday games against the Sun Belt Conference Conference have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
UL Monroe vs Marshall Prediction
UL Monroe hasn’t won a game since December 9 and hasn’t beat a D1 opponent since December 3. At home, where Marshall has seen 9 of its 12 wins come, the Thundering Herd should be big favorites. However, let’s pump the brakes a bit. UL Monroe has covered 6 of its last 9 games, which includes a game against Miami, and giving South Alabama and Texas State scares. Marshall is just 7-11 ATS on the season. Also, this time has jumped up due to snow storms. We usually see sluggish play in these early tips, and I question how many fans will show up due to the nasty weather that’s coming. I’ll grab the points with UL Monroe.