At first look I lean Ohio +8 but the 2nd road game in a row after a tough fought lose to Louisville. It has been a 5 day lay off though and Marshall just came off a big win 5 days ago at Cincy
Marshall is deep in the guard position, but dont seem to go to their bench often. They start a lineup with 2 Guards, a G-F, and 2 forwards. Marshall has been owning the boards and get many second chance looks with offensive rebounds. They have a big weakness in my opinion in the turnover battle. Marshall has lost the turnover battle in nearly every game this year. That is something this Ohio team will capitalize on.
Ohio is no slauch on the board either. They will be able to keep the rebounding margin close in this game and maybe win it. They run a lineup starting 2 gurads and 3 forwards, one being 6-3, a transfer from Ohio St, Walter Offutt who didnt play last year that I feel can be a decent contribution to this team. Ohio doesnt run deep into their bench either. They usually play one guard and one forward off the bench any significant minutes. As far as turnovers go Ohio averages about 12.5 to 13 turnovers a game and forces a few more as they had a game forcing 22 turnovers to Tenn-Martin.
I think Ohio can compete in the MAC this year and maybe win it (hear most favoring Kent St or Akron). They have a transfer from Ohio St, Walter Offutt who didnt play last year that I feel can be a decent contribution to this team.
My lean is Ohio +8 but I am still worried about how banged up they are from a tough game at Louisville although Marshall is in the same boat but the 8 seems a little high
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