Marshall at Akron

The Akron Zips have gotten off to a 7-5 start, but are a perfect 5-0 at home where they take on Marshall tonight. Marshall has yet to taste victory on the road this season where they are 0-5. The Thundering Herd have a couple disadvantages that go beyond the home court disadvantage tonight. Marshall has lost plenty of points at the free throw line this season as they are knocking down less than 60% from the stripe, additionally, the Herd is connecting on a sub par 30% from deep. When you tie it all together, they are going to have a difficult time competing here on the road. Marshall is just 6-21-1 ATS in their last 28 outside of conference play, while the Zips are 29-10 ATS in their last 39 at home. Take Akron.