Who's Playing

Marshall @ Florida International

Regular Season Records: Marshall 11-20; Florida International 15-16

What to Know

The Marshall Thundering Herd and the Florida International Panthers are set to clash at 7:30 p.m. ET March 8 at Ford Center at The Star in the first round of the Conference USA Conference Tourney. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

The Thundering Herd came up short against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers this past Saturday, falling 78-69.

Meanwhile, Florida International came up short against the Florida Atlantic Owls this past Saturday, falling 84-76.

Marshall is the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 4-11 against the spread when favored.

When the two teams last met earlier in the regular season, Marshall and Florida International were neck-and-neck, but Marshall came up empty-handed after a 72-71 defeat. Can the Thundering Herd avenge their loss, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll soon find out.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Ford Center at The Star -- Frisco, Texas
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Thundering Herd are a 3.5-point favorite against the Panthers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Thundering Herd as a 3-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Marshall have won eight out of their last ten games against Florida International.

  • Feb 10, 2022 - Florida International 72 vs. Marshall 71
  • Jan 20, 2022 - Florida International 70 vs. Marshall 66
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Marshall 89 vs. Florida International 72
  • Jan 22, 2021 - Marshall 79 vs. Florida International 66
  • Jan 30, 2020 - Marshall 84 vs. Florida International 74
  • Mar 06, 2019 - Marshall 94 vs. Florida International 78
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Marshall 105 vs. Florida International 97
  • Feb 08, 2018 - Marshall 76 vs. Florida International 66
  • Dec 31, 2016 - Marshall 94 vs. Florida International 70
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Marshall 99 vs. Florida International 81