Saturday’s contest that pits the Marshall Thundering Herd (15-11, 8-5 Sun Belt) versus the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (8-18, 5-8 Sun Belt) at Cajundome has a projected final score of 74-70 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Marshall, who is a slight favorite in this matchup according to our model. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on February 15.

According to our computer prediction, Louisiana projects to cover the 6.5-point spread in its matchup versus Marshall. The over/under has been set at 145.5, and the two teams are projected to come in below that total.

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Marshall vs. Louisiana Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Lafayette, Louisiana
• Venue: Cajundome
• Line: Marshall -6.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): Marshall -250, Louisiana +202

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Marshall vs. Louisiana Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Marshall 74, Louisiana 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Marshall vs. Louisiana

• Pick ATS: Louisiana (+6.5)
• Pick OU: Under (145.5)

Marshall’s record against the spread this season is 14-10-0, and Louisiana’s is 9-16-0. The Thundering Herd are 10-14-0 and the Ragin’ Cajuns are 9-16-0 in terms of going over the point total. The two teams put up 141.9 points per game combined, 3.6 fewer than this matchup’s over/under. Marshall is 7-3 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its last 10 games, while Louisiana has gone 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Marshall Performance Insights

• The Thundering Herd have a +95 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.7 points per game. They’re putting up 75.8 points per game to rank 135th in college basketball and are allowing 72.1 per contest to rank 197th in college basketball.
• Marshall prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 2.8 boards. It is grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game (122nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.4 per contest.
• Marshall connects on 8 three-pointers per game (153rd in college basketball) at a 31.4% rate (306th in college basketball), compared to the 6 per game its opponents make at a 32.8% rate.
• The Thundering Herd rank 173rd in college basketball with 95.9 points scored per 100 possessions, and 137th in college basketball defensively with 91.3 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Marshall and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Thundering Herd commit 11.3 per game (181st in college basketball) and force 12.2 (125th in college basketball play).

Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Ragin’ Cajuns are being outscored by 8.1 points per game, with a -211 scoring differential overall. They put up 66.1 points per game (345th in college basketball), and give up 74.2 per contest (253rd in college basketball).
• The 27.2 rebounds per game Louisiana accumulates rank 352nd in college basketball, 7.3 fewer than the 34.5 its opponents grab.
• Louisiana knocks down 7 three-pointers per game (256th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.5. It shoots 31.4% from deep, and its opponents shoot 31.8%.
• Louisiana has committed 10.2 turnovers per game (73rd in college basketball), two fewer than the 12.2 it forces (125th in college basketball).

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