The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (16-7, 8-2 OVC) will be at Skyhawk Arena to challenge the UT Martin Skyhawks (6-15, 1-9 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Skyhawks were beaten by the Belmont Bruins, 82-67, while the Gamecocks lost a close one to the Austin Peay Governors, 74-71.
Jacksonville State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 31.3) while UT Martin had a turnover percentage of 7.5 (better than their season average of 16.2). UT Martin was led by DelFincko Bogan, who had 12 points and seven rebounds. Jamall Gregory, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Jacksonville State with 19 points and seven rebounds.
The Skyhawks won the only game between these two teams last year, 67-63. UT Martin’s 0.517 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Jacksonville State, who had a rate of 0.364. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the country’s top rebounding teams square off. The Skyhawks rank 59th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.9 percent), while Jacksonville State ranks 51st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent). Moreover, the Gamecocks’ 52nd-ranked defense (opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.472) will clash against the Skyhawks’ 255th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.494).
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. UT Martin Skyhawks Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville State ranks 59th in assists allowed per game (11.7) while UT Martin ranks 253rd (17.9).
- The Gamecocks average 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 22nd in the country. The Skyhawks rank 152nd in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Jacksonville State ranks 32nd in blocks per game (4.6) while UT Martin ranks 134th (2.9).
- The Gamecocks average 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 32nd in the nation. The Skyhawks rank 218th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- UT Martin ranks 94th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Jacksonville State ranks 270th (18.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Skyhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 4.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
