The UT Martin Skyhawks (8-20, 4-13 OVC) welcome the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (7-23, 3-14 OVC) to Skyhawk Arena as the regular season finishes up. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at UT Martin Skyhawks ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Skyhawks lost to the SIUE Cougars, 90-75, while the Redhawks lost a winnable game to the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 72-70.
Southeast Missouri State did a terrific job of making free throws (15-19; 78.9 percent) while UT Martin did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (20-26; 76.9 percent). UT Martin was lifted by Quintin Dove, who had 26 points and 20 rebounds. Sage Tolbert, meanwhile had a solid performance for Southeast Missouri State, contributing 16 points and 14 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Hogan led the Redhawks to a 74-72 win. He recorded 21 points and five rebounds. The Redhawks’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Skyhawks. Southeast Missouri State had a rate of 33.3, while UT Martin posted a mark of 26.7.
The Redhawks’ Quatarrius Wilson has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 11 points,6.8 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Dove has averaged 22 points,7.8 rebounds during that same time frame for the Skyhawks.
UT Martin figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Skyhawks currently rank 61st in offensive efficiency, while Southeast Missouri State ranks 330th in defensive efficiency.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at UT Martin Skyhawks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 118th in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while UT Martin ranks 277th (25.6).
- The Skyhawks rank 197th in assists per game (12.0) while the Redhawks rank 251st in assists allowed per game (15.1).
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 234th in rebounds per game (33.2) while UT Martin ranks 235th (33.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
- The Skyhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 7.0 for the season.
