The 10th-ranked Baylor Bears (8-1) go head-to-head against the UT Martin Skyhawks (3-6) at Toyota Center. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Baylor Bears vs. UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Odds
In their last game, the Skyhawks got blown out by the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 91-72, while the Bears barely escaped the 18th-ranked Butler Bulldogs, 53-52.
The Bears had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 25.0) and had a better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 16.6). UT Martin, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.175 vs. 0.080). Parker Stewart had a good performance for UT Martin with 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Baylor was led by Devonte Bandoo, who had 10 points and five rebounds.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as UT Martin ranks 43rd in offensive efficiency and Baylor is 22nd in defensive efficiency dating back to the 2018-19 season. Also, the Bears could control the offensive glass in this matchup as they rank 11th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 37.8 percent. The Skyhawks, meanwhile, rank 341st at securing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 65.5 percent.
Baylor Bears vs. UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Baylor, ATS Winner – Baylor, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Baylor ranks 48th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while UT Martin ranks 239th (25.6).
- The Bears rank 40th in steals per game (6.7) while the Skyhawks rank 183rd (6.8).
- Baylor ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.7) while UT Martin ranks 145th (2.8).
- The Bears average 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. The Skyhawks rank 239th in assists allowed per game (17.4).
- Baylor ranks 79th in rebounds per game (37.6) while UT Martin ranks 242nd (33.7).
