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Marshall @ Charlotte

Current Records: Marshall 8-14; Charlotte 11-9

What to Know

The Marshall Thundering Herd are 8-2 against the Charlotte 49ers since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. The Thundering Herd and Charlotte will face off in a Conference USA battle at 4 p.m. ET at Dale F. Halton Arena. Marshall won both of their matches against Charlotte last season (75-67 and 75-66) and is aiming for the same result this time around.

Marshall ended up a good deal behind the Old Dominion Monarchs when they played on Thursday, losing 79-64. Marshall got double-digit scores from four players: forward Obinna Anochili-Killen (15), forward Mikel Beyers (13), guard Andrew Taylor (12), and guard Taevion Kinsey (11).

Meanwhile, the 49ers received a tough blow on Thursday as they fell 78-59 to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Guard Jahmir Young (17 points) was the top scorer for Charlotte.

The Thundering Herd are expected to lose this next one by 4. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the team is 1-7 ATS when expected to lose.

Marshall is now 8-14 while Charlotte sits at 11-9. A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: Marshall is stumbling into the contest with the 18th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 76.6 on average. The 49ers have experienced some struggles of their own as they have allowed their opponents to shoot 46.20% from the floor on average, which is the 25th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Dale F. Halton Arena -- Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $10.99

Odds

The 49ers are a 4-point favorite against the Thundering Herd, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the 49ers as a 3-point favorite.

Over/Under: -105

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Series History

Marshall have won eight out of their last ten games against Charlotte.

  • Mar 06, 2021 - Marshall 75 vs. Charlotte 66
  • Mar 05, 2021 - Marshall 75 vs. Charlotte 67
  • Jan 16, 2020 - Charlotte 77 vs. Marshall 75
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Marshall 85 vs. Charlotte 84
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Marshall 103 vs. Charlotte 75
  • Jan 11, 2018 - Marshall 91 vs. Charlotte 83
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Marshall 93 vs. Charlotte 89
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Marshall 110 vs. Charlotte 93
  • Feb 18, 2016 - Marshall 87 vs. Charlotte 72
  • Jan 21, 2016 - Charlotte 103 vs. Marshall 95

Injury Report for Charlotte

  • Brice Williams: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Marshall

  • Taevion Kinsey: Out (Foot)