Who's Playing

Western Kentucky @ Marshall

Current Records: Western Kentucky 17-12; Marshall 11-18

What to Know

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won both of their matches against the Marshall Thundering Herd last season (81-73 and 69-67) and are aiming for the same result Wednesday. WKU and Marshall will face off in a Conference USA battle at 7 p.m. ET at Henderson Center.

The Hilltoppers received a tough blow this past Saturday as they fell 69-52 to the Middle Tenn. Blue Raiders.

Meanwhile, Marshall came up short against Middle Tenn. last Thursday, falling 74-65.

Barring any buzzer beaters, WKU is expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with WKU, who are 13-13-1 against the spread.

With both teams hitting sour notes in their previous games, they will no doubt be looking to produce a better outcome in this one. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Henderson Center -- Huntington, West Virginia
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $22.19

Odds

The Hilltoppers are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Thundering Herd, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Western Kentucky have won seven out of their last 13 games against Marshall.

  • Jan 17, 2021 - Western Kentucky 69 vs. Marshall 67
  • Jan 15, 2021 - Western Kentucky 81 vs. Marshall 73
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Western Kentucky 91 vs. Marshall 84
  • Jan 22, 2020 - Western Kentucky 64 vs. Marshall 60
  • Jan 21, 2019 - Western Kentucky 68 vs. Marshall 59
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Marshall 70 vs. Western Kentucky 69
  • Mar 10, 2018 - Marshall 67 vs. Western Kentucky 66
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Western Kentucky 85 vs. Marshall 74
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Western Kentucky 112 vs. Marshall 87
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Marshall 84 vs. Western Kentucky 79
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Marshall 94 vs. Western Kentucky 80
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Marshall 96 vs. Western Kentucky 93
  • Jan 03, 2016 - Marshall 94 vs. Western Kentucky 76