A shootout should be expected when the Fresno State Bulldogs (8-2) and the UT Martin Skyhawks (5-4) clash at Save Mart Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
UT Martin Skyhawks at Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The last time the Skyhawks played, they thoroughly outplayed 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). UT Martin was led by Derek Hawthorne, Jr., who contributed 14 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Bulldogs easily got past the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves in their last game, 91-63. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.344 vs. 0.169) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 19.3). Braxton Huggins was the game’s high scorer with 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
Deshon Taylor and Huggins have been playing well over the last five games for Fresno State. Taylor has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Huggins has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
The high-octane offense of Fresno State will square off against the mid-tier defense of UT Martin. Since last season, the Bulldogs rank 62nd in offensive efficiency, while the Skyhawks are 293rd in defensive efficiency. The Bulldogs should have the edge on that side of the ball.
UT Martin at Fresno State Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Fresno State, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Fresno State ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (11.7) while UT Martin ranks 181st (16.5).
The Bulldogs rank 93rd in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Skyhawks rank 189th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
Fresno State ranks 75th in three pointers attempted per game (19.0) while UT Martin ranks 145th in three pointers allowed per game (26.9).
The Skyhawks average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 18th in the country. The Bulldogs rank 72nd in steals allowed per game (5.2).
UT Martin ranks 50th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Fresno State ranks 96th (3.1).
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