Marshall vs Elon Picks and Prediction – 12/29/2024

The Marshall Thundering Herd go on the road to Elon, North Carolina on Saturday night to play the Elon Phoenix. For other college basketball plays see our College Basketball Picks. The last game on the court for Marshall who has a record of 7-6 was a loss against Southern Mississippi. The loss came by a final score of 68-66. On the year the Thundering Herd have been average with a total of 77 points per game scored. The defense, though has been below average giving up 72 points, most of that was against competitive teams. The rebounding for the Thundering Herd is sitting at 36.9 boards per game. Mikal Dawson has been the leading scorer for Marshall with 13.0 points per game.

Elon for their part heads to the game here with a 8-4 record. The last game on the court for the Phoenix was against UNC Greensboro. The game ended up being a close win by a score of 73-69. Offensively Elon has been average with 78 points per game and on defense the Phoenix have been good only giving up 67 points per game. The rebounding for Elon is sitting at 43.9 boards per game. TJ Simpkins is leading Elon in scoring with 15.1 points per game. 

The Marshall Thundering Herd are 0-5 away from home so far this year. Marshall is 3-4 against opponents with a winning record. The Elon Phoenix are 4-0 at home. Elon is fifth in the CAA scoring 77.8 points while shooting 45.8% from the field. Elon has the much better defense and are higher rated than the Thundering Herd. TJ Simpkins will take over the game here and give Marshall a loss on the road on Saturday night. Final Score Prediction, Elon wins 73-68.