Western Kentucky vs. Marshall, Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Use Code WWWC On Wednesday, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit the Marshall Thundering Herd in Huntington, West Virginia, at the Cam Henderson Center. Western Kentucky is 6-2 following its 80-79 victory over Evansville on Saturday for its second straight win since suffering two consecutive losses. Marshall is 5-4 after losing to Ohio 88-81 on Saturday for its third consecutive loss. Make sure to read this in-depth Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Marshall Thundering Herd prediction. Elevate your game with our expert NCAAB picks for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Marshall Thundering Herd prediction and win big!
Western Kentucky pushes the pace on offense
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers score an average of 85.8 points (108th) per game, and allow an average of 78.5 points (231st) per game. Western Kentucky is shooting 44.2% overall and 32.9% from 3-point territory, while holding opponents to 41.4% shooting overall and 34.2% from 3.0 territory.
Western Kentucky's leading scorer is Teagan Moore, averaging 19.6 points per game on 50.5% shooting, while Armelo Boone is second in scoring, averaging 12.0 points per game on 42.5% shooting. Western Kentucky has only one other player who averages double figures in scoring. The Hilltoppers grab an average of 41.3 rebounds per game, led by Bryant Selebangue with an average of 7.4 boards per game. Terrion Murdix, who is out injured, is the dish leader, averaging 3.7 assists per game. LJ Hackman is the leader in steals at 2.1 per game, while Moore is the rim protector, averaging a team-best 0.8 blocked shots per game.
Injuries: Western Kentucky will play without Terrion Murdix, while Kade Unseld is questionable.
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Marshall needs to improve at both ends of the court
The Marshall Thundering Herd score an average of 80.1 points (191st) per game, while allowing an average of 79.7 points (247th) per game. Marshall is shooting 46.5% overall and is in the top 100 in three-point shooting at 36.1% (91st). The Thundering Herd allow opponents to shoot 43.6% overall and 33.0% from three-point range.
Wyatt Fricks leads Marshall in scoring, averaging 14.7 points per game on 54.3% shooting, while Jalen Speer is second, averaging 12.9 points per game on 35% shooting. Marshall has two other players who average double figures in scoring. The Thundering Herd haul down an average of 37.8 rebounds per game, led by Matt Van Komen with an average of 7.8 boards per contest. Komen is the rim protector, averaging 2.6 blocked shots per game, while Speer is the dish leader, averaging 5.8 assists per game. Frick leads the team in steals at 1.1 per game
Injuries: Marshall does not have any players listed on its injury report.
Western Kentucky vs. Marshall
Spread Pick for Western Kentucky vs. Marshall
- Western Kentucky pick (4 units)
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have performed well offensively, averaging 85.8 points per game, and have a plus-7.3 point differential, allowing 78.5 points per game. The Western Kentucky defense holds opponents to 41.4% shooting overall, while the Hilltoppers shoot 44.2% overall. Western Kentucky has covered the spread in five of its last six, and while the Hilltoppers will play without their leader in assists, Terrion Murdix, Western Kentucky has plenty of other playmakers. Marshall has a point differential of just plus-0.4. Western Kentucky has a rebounding advantage of 41.3 to 37.8. The Thundering Herd have failed to cover the spread in three of the last four games, and Marshall has lost each of its last three games straight up.
Over/Under Pick for Western Kentucky vs. Marshall
- Over 163.5 (4 units)
The total has finished over in four (4-2-1) of Marshall's last seven games. The total has finished over in two of Western Kentucky's last three games and in four of the Hilltoppers’ last six. Western Kentucky has an adjusted tempo per KenPom of 72.3, which is 22nd in the nation, while Marshall’s AdjT is 71.3, which is 57th. These two AdjTs combined are very conducive to higher-scoring outcomes.
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