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Marshall @ Akron

Current Records: Marshall 4-2; Akron 3-3

What to Know

The Marshall Thundering Herd will hit the road for the second straight game as they head to James A. Rhodes Arena at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday. The Akron Zips will be strutting in after a victory while the Thundering Herd will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Marshall received a tough blow this past Saturday as they fell 90-79 to the Indiana Hoosiers. Despite the loss, Marshall had strong showings from Andrew Taylor, who had 20 points, and Obinna Anochili-Killen, who had 16 points along with eight boards and three blocks.

As for the Zips, they have more to be thankful for after their contest against the Evansville Aces last Wednesday. Akron beat Evansville 69-60.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Marshall is expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with the Thundering Herd, who are 2-3 against the spread.

Marshall ended up a good deal behind Akron when they played when the teams previously met two seasons ago, losing 85-73. Can Marshall avenge their defeat, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll soon find out.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: James A. Rhodes Arena -- Akron, Ohio
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $31.50

Odds

The Thundering Herd are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Zips, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Zips as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Akron have won three out of their last five games against Marshall.

  • Dec 04, 2019 - Akron 85 vs. Marshall 73
  • Dec 15, 2018 - Marshall 75 vs. Akron 74
  • Dec 02, 2017 - Marshall 86 vs. Akron 64
  • Dec 17, 2016 - Akron 99 vs. Marshall 88
  • Dec 04, 2015 - Akron 75 vs. Marshall 65