Expect a fast-paced game when the UT Martin Skyhawks (6-13, 1-7 OVC) head to Tennessee State to take on the Tigers (5-15, 2-6 OVC). The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Tennessee State Tigers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Tigers got blown out by the Murray State Racers, 100-62, while the Skyhawks beat the SIUE Cougars, 85-69.
UT Martin played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 16.3) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 33.1). SIUE was 16.7 and 23.3, respectively, for those same stats. Tennessee State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 29.1). Stokley Chaffee Jr. played a key role for Tennessee State with 13 points and nine rebounds. UT Martin, meanwhile, was lifted by Quintin Dove, who put up 25 points and eight rebounds.
The Skyhawks won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 63-60. UT Martin’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Tennessee State. The Skyhawks had a rate of 0.254, while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.145. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
There could be a fair amount of transition action in this battle that features a pair of the NCAA’s more fast-paced teams. Tennessee State ranks 31st in possessions per game (74.3) and UT Martin is 60th (72.8).
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Tennessee State Tigers Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee State ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while UT Martin ranks 236th (24.9).
- The Skyhawks average 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 119th in the country. The Tigers rank 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- Tennessee State averages 34.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 192nd in the country. UT Martin ranks 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
- The Tigers rank 60th in assists allowed per game (11.7) while the Skyhawks rank 259th (17.7).
- Tennessee State averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 43rd in the country. UT Martin ranks 156th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Skyhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 4.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
