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The Marshall Thundering Herd enter Friday's game on the road against the Old Dominion Monarchs tied for the best record in the Sun Belt and with having defeated Southern Mississippi earlier this season, can take the conference crown with a road win on Friday.
Marshall Thundering Herd (-3.5, 151.5) vs. Old Dominion Monarchs
Improved defense has gotten Marshall to their current record of 24-6, as they are still playing their normal uptempo style from past seasons, ranking 17th in total possessions per game, but are allowing 9.8 points per 100 possessions fewer this season to go from 276th in points allowed per possession last season to 48th this season.
While Marshall is looking to play at a rapid pace, Old Dominion is going to look to get the game played at their speed, which is slowly as the team is 293rd in America in total possessions per game.