The UT Martin Skyhawks (0-3) and FIU Golden Panthers (2-1) will square off at JMU Convocation Center for this game. Action starts at 7:30 pm ET on Saturday, Nov. 21.
The Skyhawks lost to Oral Roberts 70-66 on Friday. Alex Anderson was the team’s leading scorer, putting up 25 points. The Golden Panthers are coming off a close 64-61 loss against James Madison on Friday. FIU lost despite the best efforts of Adrian Diaz, who recorded his third double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Skyhawks started on the wrong foot with records of 0-3 Straight Up (SU) and 0-2 Against The Spread (ATS).
On the other side, it’s hard to argue with the ATS success for FIU. The Golden Panthers are clearly doing something right with a 1-0 record ATS to go along with a 2-1 record SU so far. The Golden Panthers allow just 51.3 points per game, ranking them 11th in the nation. Teams seem to consistently miss shots against the Golden Panthers, who are the sixth-best team in the nation in terms of opponent field goal percentage allowed at .293.
This game marks the first time UT Martin and FIU have played one another in recent seasons.
Predictions: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – FIU
Notes
UT Martin averages 67.3 points per game, placing the team just 284th in the nation. FIU ranks 11th in points allowed, giving up 51.3 points per game.
UT Martin averages 69.0 possessions per game, scoring .975 points on each possession. While FIU averages fewer possessions per game with 64.1, they score more points per possession with 1.035.
The FIU Golden Panthers average an effective field goal percentage of 51.9% this season. The UT Martin Skyhawks are a winless 0-2 when opponents have an eFG% of 51.9% or greater.
FIU ranks 73rd in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.38. UT Martin is ranked lower at 255th with an A/TO of .85.
UT Martin ranks 310th in offensive rebounds, while FIU ranks 62nd in defensive rebounds.
UT Martin has forced an average turnover percentage of 14.5% this season. FIU is an even 1-1 when its TO% is 14.5% or higher.
