Who's Playing

Northern Iowa @ Marshall

Current Records: Northern Iowa 3-5; Marshall 7-4

What to Know

The Marshall Thundering Herd will be returning home after a two-game road trip. They will take on the Northern Iowa Panthers at 4 p.m. ET Saturday at Henderson Center. The Thundering Herd are out to keep their four-game home win streak alive.

Marshall came up short against the Ohio Bobcats on Wednesday, falling 75-65.

Meanwhile, Northern Iowa beat the Jackson State Tigers 66-56 on Tuesday.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Marshall is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 2-4 against the spread when favored.

Northern Iowa's victory lifted them to 3-5 while Marshall's defeat dropped them down to 7-4. We'll see if Northern Iowa can repeat their recent success or if Marshall bounces back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Henderson Center -- Huntington, West Virginia
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $23.80

Odds

The Thundering Herd are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Panthers, 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 Thundering Herd as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Northern Iowa won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.

  • Dec 22, 2019 - Northern Iowa 88 vs. Marshall 80