NCAAB · November 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET
MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD @ OSU
Free LineCrush game report for MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD @ OSU on November 9, 2026, with matchup analysis and pick ideas generated for the daily slate. Reports can update as lineups, injuries, and odds develop, so confirm time-sensitive details before acting.
Matchup Analysis
Jelavic and Bynum give Ohio State an interior edge
Ohio State outrebounded Youngstown State 46-27, while Andrija Jelavic and Amare Bynum combined for 17 boards; that frontcourt production could matter against Marshall’s Khaman Maker and Erich Harding.
SourceMarshall has two recent scoring options in form
Bryce Slay scored 23 and Noah Otshudi added 22 in Marshall’s narrow loss to Toledo, giving the Herd two proven scoring options.
SourceA road challenge by last season’s results
Last season’s 6-8 road record for Marshall and 14-3 home record for Ohio State frame the challenge in Columbus without forecasting this game.
SourceColumbus hosts the Monday matchup
Monday’s game is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Schottenstein Center, with a national broadcast on BTN.
SourcePick Ideas
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Conditional over lean
Marshall and Ohio State average 84.0 and 86.0 points per game, respectively, over two recent games; consider an over only at 155.5 or lower.
Ohio State moneyline only at a workable price
Ohio State is the cautious side; consider its moneyline only at -500 or better.
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