The Lipscomb Bisons (2-4) are set to face off against the Marshall Thundering Herd (5-1) in a competitive matchup scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m. EST in Huntington, West Virginia. According to the latest lines from BETMGM Sportsbook, Marshall is favored by 6.5 points, with the over/under set at 155.5.
Lipscomb comes into this contest following a strong performance, highlighted by Grant Asman’s impressive 22-point contribution in an 83-62 victory over Western Carolina. However, the Bisons are grappling with their road performance, having lost all four away games this season. Despite the rough patch, Lipscomb ranks second in the ASUN Conference, averaging 34.8 rebounds per game, with Asman leading the charge at 5.5 boards.
On the other hand, the Marshall Thundering Herd boasts an undefeated record on their home turf, winning all three games so far. They have been a scoring powerhouse, averaging 84.0 points per game and outpacing their opponents by an average of 6.0 points. Their three-point shooting has been particularly noteworthy, with Marshall averaging 12.0 made 3-pointers per game, significantly outpacing Lipscomb’s 8.8 allowed per game.
Key players to watch include Wyatt Fricks, who is currently averaging 14.8 points and 5.2 rebounds for the Thundering Herd, and Caleb Hollenbeck, who contributes with an average of 3.2 made 3-pointers. For the Bisons, Asman is not only a scoring threat with 13.5 points per game, shooting an impressive 44.7% from beyond the arc, but he also averages 2.8 made 3-pointers. Teammate Ross Candelino adds depth with averages of 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals.
As both teams prepare for what promises to be an engaging matchup, the outcome will depend on whether Lipscomb can overcome its road struggles against a formidable Marshall squad that is thriving at home.