The Marshall Thundering Herd (3-6) take on the Toledo Rockets (5-4) in Ohio at the Savage Arena on Wednesday, December 13 at 7:00 PM ET for an appealing college basketball opportunity. The Rockets are favored with a point spread at -8.5 (-105).

The Thundering Herd were able to snap their four-game losing streak with a recent win. This was a 74-69 triumph over the Ohio Bobcats, where they consistently scored 37 points each half to claim the win.

Kevon Voyles is averaging 14.3 points per game on 40.8 percent shooting from the field and leads the team in scoring. A big performance from him will likely be needed here in order for them to succeed.

They are averaging 73.8 points per game but are allowing 80.0. They are shooting 40.5 percent from the field in the process. This negative ratio in points scored each game does not bode well for their chances at success.

They average 40.6 rebounds total each game, which will be huge here in getting second chance opportunities. They also have 13.1 assists each game that shows they do a good job in moving the ball around and finding scoring opportunities.

The Rockets have won their last two matchups and are aiming for the third one. Their recent game was a close encounter with the Northern Iowa Panthers, as they won 84-80.

Ra’Heim Moss leads their offense with 16.2 points per game and is connecting on 53.3 percent of his shots a game. Their success relies on his ability to score and move with the basketball.

They are getting up 79.8 points a game and shooting 48.1 percent from the floor. They are allowing 77.1 points a game, which shows a tight margin of victory. They also contribute 12.9 assists, so not far off from the Thundering Herd.

The team is not as strong at rebounding with 30.3 rebounds each game, which could play a role. If they cannot land second chance opportunities or prevent the Thundering Herd from getting theirs, it could be a bad day for them. 

MyBookie offers the point spread odds for this matchup, with the Toledo Rockets as favorites to win by at least nine points. Market analysis indicates they have a 74.9 percent chance to win.

The Thundering Herd have had some missed opportunities in close games, but so have the Rockets. Both teams appear to have similarities on both ends of the floor. Overall, look for the Marshall Thundering Herd to keep this as a close game.