The UT Martin Skyhawks (8-15, 3-9 OVC) welcome the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (8-17, 3-9 OVC) to Skyhawk Arena. The Redhawks can put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at UT Martin Skyhawks ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Skyhawks had no trouble getting past the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 77-58, while the Redhawks fell to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 81-64.
UT Martin dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had a great free throw rate of 0.304 (above their season average of 0.187) and a turnover percentage of 14.4 (better than their season average of 16.0). Tennessee Tech had marks of 0.098 and 21.2, respectively, for those same stats. Southeast Missouri State, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 18.3). Quintin Dove played well for UT Martin, putting up 24 points and 15 rebounds. Southeast Missouri State, meanwhile, was led by Gabe McGlothan, who recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Isaiah Gable led the Redhawks to a 74-69 victory. He scored a game-high 28 points. Southeast Missouri State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.517 vs. 0.389). UT Martin, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (17.5 vs. 26.8).
UT Martin should have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Skyhawks rank 66th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.3 percent), while Southeast Missouri State ranks 185th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.7 percent). Also, the Redhawks, who rank 318th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.187), will face off against the Skyhawks, who rank ninth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.165).
Southeast Missouri State vs. UT Martin Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Southeast Missouri State averages 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 102nd in the country. UT Martin ranks 248th in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
- The Skyhawks rank 72nd in assists per game (14.8) while the Redhawks rank 175th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- The Skyhawks rank 41st in steals per game (7.7) while the Redhawks rank 160th (5.8).
- Southeast Missouri State averages 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 131st in the NCAA. UT Martin ranks 237th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Skyhawks have outscored opponents by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. For the season, UT Martin has been defeated by an average of 3.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
