The UT Martin Skyhawks (5-12, 0-6 OVC) welcome the Eastern Illinois Panthers (11-8, 4-2 OVC) to Skyhawk Arena. The Skyhawks will attempt to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. UT Martin Skyhawks ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Skyhawks fell to the Morehead State Eagles, 85-77, while the Panthers won a close one over the Austin Peay Governors, 85-83.
Eastern Illinois played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 27.8) and a free throw rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.214). For those same stats, Austin Peay was 28.6 and 0.233, respectively. UT Martin, meanwhile, held Morehead State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.1 (below their season average of 31.1). Derek Hawthorne, Jr. played a pivotal role for UT Martin with 14 points and five rebounds. Josiah Wallace, meanwhile played well for Eastern Illinois, contributing 27 points, five rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Wallace led the Panthers to a 92-87 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 27 points. Eastern Illinois was successful at getting and making free throws. The Panthers made 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent), while the Skyhawks were 12-17 (70.6 percent).
This game should be a battle of contrasting styles. UT Martin prefers an up-and-down style of play (38th in possessions per game), while Eastern Illinois likes to grind-it-out (147th in possessions per game).
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. UT Martin Skyhawks ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – Eastern Illinois, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UT Martin averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. Eastern Illinois ranks 225th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
- The Panthers rank 130th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Skyhawks rank 225th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- The Skyhawks average 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 31st in the country. The Panthers rank 134th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- UT Martin ranks 86th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Eastern Illinois ranks 187th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
- The Skyhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 5.8 for the season.
