The UT Martin Skyhawks (5-7, 0-1 OVC) look to snap their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (5-9, 0-1 OVC) at Show Me Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 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). Derek Hawthorne, Jr. had a solid performance for UT Martin, recording 14 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Redhawks lost to the Saint Louis Billikens in their last outing, 75-65. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Saint Louis’ largest strengths. They made 33 trips to the line, while Southeast Missouri State went just 10 times. With 18 points on 7-for-17 shooting, Ledarrius Brewer was Southeast Missouri State’s high scorer.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Skyhawks won the most recent contest 72-66. The Skyhawks knocked down 15 of their 16 free throws (93.8 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 18.4).
Brewer has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Southeast Missouri State.
Southeast Missouri State may have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this matchup. The Redhawks rank 343rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.150, while UT Martin ranks 28th in FTA rate allowed (0.174).
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Southeast Missouri State, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southeast Missouri State averages 27.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. UT Martin ranks 201st in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
The Skyhawks rank 27th in steals per game (8.4) while the Redhawks rank 167th (5.3).
UT Martin averages 16.6 assists per game, which ranks 34th in the NCAA. Southeast Missouri State ranks 166th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
The Redhawks average 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 110th in the NCAA. The Skyhawks rank 228th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Skyhawks have outscored opponents by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. For the season, UT Martin has been defeated by an average of 3.2 points.
During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (8.1 below their season average).
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