The UT Martin Skyhawks (5-12, 0-6 OVC) will attempt to snap their eight-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Eastern Illinois Panthers (11-8, 4-2 OVC) at Skyhawk Arena. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Eastern Illinois Panthers at UT Martin Skyhawks ATS Prediction
In the Panthers’ last contest, they defeated the Austin Peay Governors, 85-83. The Panthers had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 27.8) and had a free throw rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.214). With 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting, Josiah Wallace was the top scorer from either team.
The Skyhawks lost to the Morehead State Eagles in their last matchup, 85-77. Morehead State’s 0.269 free throw rate was their largest advantage over UT Martin, who had a mark of 0.086. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.221, while the Skyhawks’ was below their season average of 0.205. UT Martin’s Derek Hawthorne, Jr. put together a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Wallace scored a game-high 27 points in the first matchup, in which the Panthers defeated the Skyhawks 92-87. He also put up six rebounds. The Panthers knocked down 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 18.6).
Opposite styles will be on display in this contest. UT Martin has preferred an up-and-down style of play (38th in possessions per game), while Eastern Illinois has been more methodical (147th in possessions per game).
Eastern Illinois Panthers at UT Martin Skyhawks Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UT Martin ranks 51st in assists per game (15.6) while Eastern Illinois ranks 225th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
The Skyhawks average 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. The Panthers rank 134th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
UT Martin averages 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 86th in the country. Eastern Illinois ranks 187th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
The Panthers rank 130th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Skyhawks rank 225th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
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The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Skyhawks have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 85.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
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