Jacksonville State Gamecocks at UT Martin Skyhawks ATS Prediction 02/08/20

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The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-15, 4-7 OVC) will be at Skyhawk Arena to take on the UT Martin Skyhawks (7-15, 3-8 OVC) in an OVC matchup. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks at UT Martin Skyhawks ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Skyhawks were victorious over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 74-62, while the Gamecocks fell to the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 76-72.

The Skyhawks made 10 of their 12 free throws (83.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.517). Jacksonville State, on the other hand, forced Southeast Missouri State into a turnover percentage of 26.4 (above their season average of 17.2). Parker Stewart had a good outing for UT Martin, finishing with 16 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Meanwhile, Jacksonville State was lifted by Kayne Henry, who put up 15 points and eight rebounds.

This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last game, the Gamecocks won 88-81. Jacksonville State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.9 vs. 28.1). UT Martin, on the other hand, did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (21-25; 84.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

UT Martin should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Skyhawks rank 88th in effective field goal percentage (0.519), while Jacksonville State ranks 232nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.501).

Jacksonville State at UT Martin Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Jacksonville State ranks 93rd in assists per game (13.8) while UT Martin ranks 255th in assists allowed per game (18.1).
  • The Gamecocks rank 127th in steals per game (6.4) while the Skyhawks rank 139th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • The Gamecocks rank 103rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while the Skyhawks rank 256th (25.5).
  • Jacksonville State ranks 116th in rebounds per game (36.5) while UT Martin ranks 244th (33.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Skyhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 6.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (2.4 above their season average).