Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio State Buckeyes Predictions, Odds & Picks

Ohio State’s depth sets the matchup

Ohio State Athletics reports that at least 10 Buckeyes scored in each of the team’s first two games. John Mobley Jr., Andrija Jelavic and Amare Bynum then combined for 61 points in an 89-65 win over Youngstown State. That depth helps explain why Ohio State is a 25.5-point favorite, but two games aren’t enough to justify laying such a large spread.

Jelavic has scored 34 points and grabbed nine rebounds in each game while shooting 66.7% from the field. Marshall University Athletics reports that Mobley is averaging 19.5 points and 5.5 assists. Their production makes Ohio State the likely winner, though the -10000 moneyline offers very little return.

Marshall has threats, but not enough evidence for a bet

Marshall’s Bryce Slay is averaging 21 points and opened the Toledo game by making four straight 3-pointers. Khaman Maker, Erich Harding and Emmanuel Manyuon are each averaging at least eight rebounds. Those early results show how Marshall could compete, but they don’t establish that the Thundering Herd can cover +25.5 on the road.

Both teams are 1-1, and there is no confirmed starter, injury or line-movement information. The 162.5 total also lacks supporting pace or efficiency data. Ohio State is the predicted winner, but the moneyline, spread and total are all passes.

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Marshall vs. Ohio State Prediction: Buckeyes Likely to Win, but Pass at -10000

Ohio State’s depth sets the matchup

Marshall has threats, but not enough evidence for a bet