The UT Martin Skyhawks (6-13, 2-6 OVC) will be at McBrayer Arena to meet the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (9-12, 6-2 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
UT Martin Skyhawks at Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Colonels defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 80-74, while the Skyhawks won a close one over the SIUE Cougars 79-76.
UT Martin played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.291 (above their season average of 0.238) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 31.6). SIUE had marks of 0.167 and 20.8, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Eastern Kentucky’s 8.9 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Tennessee Tech, who had a mark of 24.7. The Colonels’ mark was better than their season average of 16.6, while the Golden Eagles’ was above their season average of 20.1. Jomaru Brown had a good game for Eastern Kentucky, contributing 31 points. Parker Stewart played a key role for UT Martin with 16 points and seven assists.
The Colonels won the only game between these two teams last year, 97-73. Eastern Kentucky had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 24.5). UT Martin, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (14-20; 70.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a showdown of conflicting tempos as the up-and-down Colonels will look to push the more methodical Skyhawks. The Colonels rank eighth in possessions per game while the Skyhawks are 182nd.
UT Martin vs. Eastern Kentucky Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Eastern Kentucky, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while UT Martin ranks 246th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
- The Colonels average 12.3 assists per game, which ranks 181st in the nation. The Skyhawks rank 249th in assists allowed per game (18.2).
- The Colonels rank 15th in steals per game (9.2) while the Skyhawks rank 207th (5.3).
- UT Martin ranks 189th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 273rd (40.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
- The Skyhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 6.9 for the season.
