Marshall hosts Huntley and Appalachian State
Huntington, West Virginia; Friday, 9 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thundering Herd -2.5; over/under is 134.5
BOTTOM LINE: Appalachian State visits Marshall after CJ Huntley scored 23 points in Appalachian State's 61-59 loss to the Georgia Southern Eagles.
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