The set-up: Marshall comes in having lost five of six. The Owls have been terrible of late as well, going just 2-6 in their last eight. Rice will be "gassed" here as well after falling in double OT to WKU on Thursday. The Herd looked horrible in their most recent 78-51 loss at UNT on Thursday. From a situational stand point, this one absolutely sets up as a lower-scoring battle in my opinion between these two hungry/desperate teams.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Marshall has seen the total go "under" the number in four of its last five after two or more consecutive losses, while Rice has seen the total go "under" in both games it's played in this season off a home loss against a conference rival. This number is a little high, play the "under."

10* play