The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (7-3) welcome the UT Martin Skyhawks (3-3) to Freedom Hall Civic Center as they attempt to lengthen their five-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
UT Martin Skyhawks at East Tennessee State Buccaneers Free Prediction
In the Skyhawks’ last game, they dismantled the Cumberland University Phoenix, 91-58. The Skyhawks had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.593 vs. 0.379) and had a much better turnover percentage (16.2 vs. 24.8). Derek Hawthorne, Jr. was a key piece for UT Martin with 14 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Buccaneers fell to the Georgia State Panthers in their last contest, 74-68. One of Georgia State’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 29 free throw attempts, while East Tennessee State had 18. With 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Isaiah Tisdale was East Tennessee State’s high scorer.
East Tennessee State could dominate the offensive glass in this battle. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Buccaneers rank 43rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while UT Martin ranks 311th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.0 percent). Also, the 266th-ranked offense of the Skyhawks (offensive efficiency of 101.4) will face off against the 30th-ranked defense of the Buccaneers (defensive efficiency of 94.5).
Jeromy Rodriguez has averaged 0 points over the last five games for East Tennessee State.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
East Tennessee State ranks 32nd in steals per game (7.6) while UT Martin ranks 186th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
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