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Marshall vs. Arkansas State prediction: Why Arkansas State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Marshall vs Arkansas State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Arkansas State will face Marshall in men's college basketball action at First National Bank Arena on Saturday, beginning at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Arkansas State as the most likely winner of the Marshall vs. Arkansas State game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Marshall vs. Arkansas State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Marshall and Arkansas State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Arkansas State a 65% chance of defeating Marshall. Our predicted final score has Arkansas State winning 83-79.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Marshall and Arkansas State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 165.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Marshall vs. Arkansas State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Marshall | Arkansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-105) | -3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +140 | -162 |
| Total | o165.5 (-110) | u165.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marshall vs. Arkansas State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Marshall +3.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Arkansas State | -162 |
| Total | Under 165.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Arkansas State to win.
Marshall vs. Arkansas State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Arkansas State and Marshall at First National Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Marshall vs. Arkansas State
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: First National Bank Arena
Conclusion
We predict Arkansas State, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat Marshall on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Marshall vs. Arkansas State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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