Marshall vs Ohio Picks and Predictions for Saturday December 6 2025
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Marshall heads to Athens tomorrow, trying to bounce back from two straight losses while sitting at 5-3. The Thundering Herd average 80 points per game and shoot 46 percent from the field, and that scoring has carried them through most of November. Ohio comes in at 2-6 but finally snapped a long skid with a dominant win over Maine, and the Bobcats now return home looking to build on that momentum. From buzzer-beaters to spreads, we’ve locked in sharp college basketball picks.
Tipoff is set for 4:00 PM ET at the Convocation Center with coverage on ESPN+. Marshall has split its road games so far and just fell 70-69 at UNCW, despite another strong game from Wyatt Fricks, who leads the team with 14.3 points per game on 53.1 percent shooting. Ohio enters averaging 72.1 points but allowing 81 per contest, and home results have also been inconsistent at 2-2.
Marshall Preview
Marshall continues to rely on its perimeter playmakers. Wyatt Fricks, Noah Otshudi, and Jalen Speer combine for more than 38 points per game, and Speer’s 5.9 assists have steadied the offense when the pace picks up. Matt Van Komen gives the Herd interior presence with 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 78.7 percent from the field. Marshall’s issue during its current slide has been ball security, with several guards posting high turnover numbers during the past week.
Ohio Preview
Ohio has more top-end scoring thanks to Jackson Paveletzke at 16.6 points per game on 50 percent shooting. Aidan Hadaway adds 13.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, giving the Bobcats a reliable complementary option. The challenge for Ohio has been turnovers and inconsistent perimeter shooting, although the Bobcats did shoot 53 percent from the field in the 79-57 win over Maine. Ohio’s bench remains streaky, but JJ Kelly’s 44.4 percent three-point clip has helped.
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Marshall vs Ohio Prediction
This matchup comes down to which team controls tempo. Marshall wants to push and play through Speer and Otshudi, while Ohio operates better when in the half-court and Paveletzke dictates matchups. The Herd have the deeper scoring options, but Ohio’s home court and two reliable frontcourt scorers give the Bobcats a strong advantage if they keep turnovers manageable. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Marshall with the Fliff promo code. The best sportsbooks are the best way to go when you are betting on Ohio. Make sure when you place your Ohio vs Marshall bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.
Prediction and Best Bets
Pick: Ohio 77, Marshall 73
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Best Picks
- Ohio Moneyline. Home shooting numbers and the Paveletzke Hadaway tandem give the Bobcats a steadier scoring base.
- Over 151.5 (if posted near team averages). Both teams allow more than 78 points per game, and each features multiple strong scorers.
