The SIUE Cougars (6-13, 2-5 OVC) visit UT Martin to take on the Skyhawks (5-13, 0-7 OVC) in what should be a fast-paced game. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
SIUE Cougars vs. UT Martin Skyhawks ATS Prediction
In the Cougars’ last outing, they defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 87-86. SIUE’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Cougars had 21 offensive rebounds and 58 total rebounds, while the Redhawks had eight and 51, respectively. SIUE rallied around Brandon Jackson, who put up 18 points and 15 rebounds.
The Skyhawks lost a close one to the Eastern Illinois Panthers in their last matchup, 66-64. Eastern Illinois’ 0.509 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over UT Martin, who had a mark of 0.417. The Panthers’ mark was above their season average of 0.497, while the Skyhawks’ was below their season average of 0.498. With 12 points, DelFincko Bogan put together a good game for UT Martin.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, the Cougars won 70-69. SIUE had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 vs. 17.9). UT Martin, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.356 vs. 0.254).
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that features two of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. UT Martin currently ranks 54th in possessions per game (73.2) and SIUE is 27th (74.8).
SIUE at UT Martin ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
SIUE ranks 71st in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while UT Martin ranks 225th (25.1).
The Skyhawks rank 56th in assists per game (15.4) while the Cougars rank 191st in assists allowed per game (14.7).
UT Martin ranks 34th in steals per game (8.0) while SIUE ranks 146th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
The Skyhawks rank 141st in rebounds per game (35.7) while the Cougars rank 239th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
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The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 6.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Skyhawks have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
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