Tennessee State Tigers at UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Prediction 03/02/19

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The UT Martin Skyhawks (10-18, 5-12 OVC) welcome the Tennessee State Tigers (9-20, 6-11 OVC) to Skyhawk Arena as the regular season finishes up. The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Tennessee State Tigers vs. UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Skyhawks got blown out by the Belmont Bruins, 112-67, while the Tigers fell to the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 89-74.

Tennessee State held Southeast Missouri State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.5 (below their season average of 26.3) while UT Martin had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 vs. 32.3). UT Martin’s Craig Randall had a good outing, finishing with 17 points. Armani Chaney, meanwhile was a key piece for Tennessee State with 12 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey led the Tigers to a 68-67 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. Making free throws was one of Tennessee State’s biggest advantages. They were 13-16 (81.3 percent), while the Skyhawks were just 12-18 (66.7 percent).

Tennessee State could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The Tigers currently rank 141st in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.247, while UT Martin ranks 18th in FTA rate allowed (0.174).

Tennessee State vs. UT Martin Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Tennessee State ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while UT Martin ranks 247th (25.4).
  • The Tigers rank 174th in rebounds per game (34.6) while the Skyhawks rank 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
  • The Tigers rank 53rd in assists allowed per game (11.5) while the Skyhawks rank 259th (17.6).
  • Tennessee State averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. UT Martin ranks 179th in steals allowed per game (7.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
  • The Skyhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 4.8 for the season.