| MATCHUP | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | Marshall Thundering Herd |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-2 | 5-4 |
| Spread | +1.5 -122 | -1.5 102 |
| Moneyline | -108 | -112 |
| Total | Over 163.5 (-108) | Under 163.5 (-112) |
| Where | Cam Henderson Center, Huntington, WV | |
| When | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd enter Wednesday’s contest with a 5–4 win‑loss record, including a 3–1 mark at home. The Herd have compiled wins over Massachusetts, Toledo, Arkansas‑Pine Bluff, Elon and Mercyhurst, while losing games to Virginia, Lipscomb, UNC Wilmington and the Ohio Bobcats. In the Marshall Thundering Herd’s 69–60 victory over the Mercyhurst Lakers, guard Jalen Speer tallied 21 points on 7 of 12 shooting from the field and 5 of 9 shooting from beyond the arc.The Marshall Thundering Herd average 80.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting from the field and 36.1 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. The Thundering Herd are allowing opponents 79.6 points per game which ranks an abysmal 262nd in the nation.
Senior forward Wyatt Fricks leads the Marshall Thundering Herd averaging 14.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. Senior guard Jalen Speer adds 12.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.8 assists per contest, while sophomore guard Noah Otshudi contributes 12.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Senior center Matt Van Komen provides 10.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per contest providing the Thundering Herd a strong presence in the paint.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers enter Wednesday’s contest with a 6–2 record, including a 1–0 mark on the road. The Hilltoppers have compiled wins over Tennessee Tech, Eastern Kentucky, Tennessee State, Wichita State, and Evansville, while dropping games to Vanderbilt and the South Florida Bulls. In the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers’ 80–79 win over Evansville last week, guard Teagan Moore tallied 15 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block.The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers average 84 points on 44.4 percent shooting from the field and 30.7 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Hilltoppers are allowing opponents 80 points per game which ranks a dreadful 270th in the country.
Sophomore guard Teagan Moore leads the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers averaging 19.6 points, 6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Freshman guard Armelo Boone adds 12 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, while senior forward Grant Newell contributes 10.5 points and 2.9 rebounds per contest.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd Will Win
• Quality offense. The Marshall Thundering Herd are averaging 80.1 points per game this season.• Balanced roster. Fricks, Speer, and Otshudi provide excellent scoring, rebounding, and playmaking ability.
• Home court. Marshall is 3–1 at the Cam Henderson Center this season.
Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Will Win
• Explosive offense. The Hilltoppers average over 84 points per game this season.• Guard depth. Moore and Boone provide consistent perimeter scoring.
• Momentum. WKU enters tomorrow’s contest on the heels of a close win over Evansville.
Marshall vs. Western Kentucky Prediction
This matchup features the Marshall Thundering Herd’s balanced attack against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers explosive offense. I expect the Herd to lean on Fricks and Speer to generate scoring opportunities, while the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will look to Moore and Boone to control tempo and overall pace in this game.Additionally, the Hilltoppers perimeter shooting could prove to be the ultimate difference‑maker. With Moore and Boone capable of stretching defenses, Western Kentucky has the tools to create mismatches and open driving lanes. If Marshall fails to close out on shooters, Western Kentucky’s three‑point efficiency will likely extend the margin and put the game out of reach in the second half. I am backing Western Kentucky plus the 1.5 points in this game.