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Panthers vs Thundering Herd Picks and Predictions – Wednesday December 31, 2025
Georgia State heads to Huntington for a Sun Belt conference game against Marshall on Wednesday, December 31, with tip set for 4:00 PM ET at the Cam Henderson Center on ESPN+. This one is priced like a home favorite that should control the game. Marshall is laying 13.5 with a heavy moneyline, and that tells you the market expects Georgia State’s road issues to show up again.
Georgia State is 1-8 away from home, while Marshall is 6-1 in this building. That’s the real handicap. The question is whether the Thundering Herd can create enough separation to cover a double-digit spread, or if Georgia State can make it a free throw and pace game that keeps the backdoor open.
Georgia State Panthers vs Marshall Thundering Herd Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep an eye on updated college basketball odds on the latest NCAAB odds page.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State Panthers | +632 | +13.5 (-115) | 150.5 |
| Marshall Thundering Herd | -1050 | -13.5 (-109) | 150.5 |
Georgia State Panthers Betting Form
Georgia State’s last result looks great on the scoreboard. They hung 110 in a blowout win, and that matters because it shows their offense can actually get to a ceiling when the pace is right and the shots are clean. Micah Tucker and Jelani Hamilton carried the scoring, and that’s the blueprint they need as a big road dog: someone has to score efficiently enough to prevent the “four points in five minutes” drought.
The Panthers’ most bankable trait is free throw shooting. A 76.7% team mark plays in any gym, and it’s one of the few ways an underdog can keep a spread alive even when the half-court offense isn’t smooth. If Georgia State can turn this into a game with real trips to the line, +13.5 looks a lot different late.
For recent results and trend context, use the Georgia State stats and results.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Form
Marshall’s last game was a statement, and the most important piece is how clean the offense looked. They scored 102 and shot 53.5% from the field, which is the type of efficiency that buries underdogs before halftime. They’re not relying on one thing either. The eFG% is strong, they can hit threes at volume, and they rebound well enough to create extra possessions without having to gamble defensively.
At home, Marshall’s profile is much more stable. A 6-1 record in this building is exactly why the market is comfortable laying 13.5. When Marshall starts fast at home and keeps the turnover count under control, they can cover these numbers because the opponent gets dragged into possessions they don’t want.
To track home splits and game logs, use the Marshall schedule and stats.
Georgia State Panthers vs Marshall Thundering Herd Matchup Breakdown
This game is going to come down to pace control and how the points are being scored. Marshall is comfortable playing fast enough to generate clean early looks, and they have the shooting to make teams pay when rotations are late. Georgia State’s best chance is to keep Marshall out of rhythm threes and force more of the scoring to happen at the line, where you can survive without giving up massive runs.
On the spread, the key is whether Georgia State can stay connected on the glass. Double-digit covers often come from second chances and transition runouts, not just half-court execution. If Marshall is getting extra shots and Georgia State is turning it over live, the game can look like -13.5 is cheap. If Georgia State rebounds, hits free throws, and avoids giving away easy points, they can lose by 10 to 12 and cash.
The total at 150.5 sits in an interesting range. Georgia State can score when it’s clean, but their floor is lower, especially away from home. Marshall can put up points, but if they get a big lead early, the final eight minutes can slow into longer possessions and less urgency, which is how unders sneak in even when the first half feels fast.
If you want a baseline framework for how free throws, pace swings, and late-game context affect spreads and totals, the expert betting guide is useful.
Georgia State Panthers vs Marshall Thundering Herd Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Georgia State +13.5. That’s mostly a number play. Marshall should win the game, but 13.5 is asking for a clean 40 minutes, and Georgia State’s free throw shooting gives them a real way to hang around even when they’re not playing well. If Marshall has a couple empty stretches or takes its foot off the gas with a lead, the backdoor cover becomes very real.
On the total, I lean under 150.5. Georgia State’s offense can disappear on the road, and if Marshall gets control early, the pace often drops late. The under is not safe if Marshall is hitting threes at a high clip from the opening tip, but the most likely game script still looks like a comfortable Marshall win that doesn’t need a 90-point night.
Best Bet: Georgia State +13.5 (-115)
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