It will be a battle between OVC opponents when the UT Martin Skyhawks (7-15, 2-9 OVC) welcome the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (7-17, 3-8 OVC) to Skyhawk Arena. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at UT Martin Skyhawks ATS Prediction
In the Golden Eagles’ last matchup, they were topped by the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 71-66. Southeast Missouri State’s 30.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Tennessee Tech, who had a mark of 24.2. The Redhawks’ mark was above their season average of 26.2. Courtney Alexander II put together a solid outing for Tennessee Tech, recording 20 points and 13 rebounds.
The Skyhawks won a close one over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in their last game, 66-64. One of UT Martin’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 9-10 (90.0 percent), while the Gamecocks were just 6-10 (60.0 percent). Quintin Dove was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 10-for-13 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass should be a solid advantage for UT Martin in this contest. The Skyhawks rank 65th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 percent), while Tennessee Tech ranks 301st in defensive rebounding percentage (68.5 percent).
After the Golden Eagles won the only contest against the Skyhawks last season, 63-55, these teams will meet for the first time this year. One of Tennessee Tech’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 28 trips to the line, while UT Martin went just five times.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. UT Martin Skyhawks Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UT Martin averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 76th in the NCAA. Tennessee Tech ranks 256th in assists allowed per game (16.6).
The Skyhawks rank 51st in steals per game (7.5) while the Golden Eagles rank 211th in steals allowed per game (8.8).
UT Martin ranks 99th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Tennessee Tech ranks 238th (19.6).
The Golden Eagles rank 130th in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Skyhawks rank 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
Tennessee Tech ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.4) while UT Martin ranks 129th (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 7.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Skyhawks have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (9.9 below their season average).
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