The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (7-17, 3-8 OVC) will be at Skyhawk Arena to take on the UT Martin Skyhawks (7-15, 2-9 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. UT Martin Skyhawks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Skyhawks barely escaped the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 66-64, while the Golden Eagles were beaten by the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 71-66.
The Skyhawks were 9-10 from the free throw line (90.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.606 (above their season average of 0.494). Tennessee Tech, meanwhile, did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (25-34; 73.5 percent). Quintin Dove had a good game for UT Martin, finishing with 21 points. Courtney Alexander II played a key role for Tennessee Tech with 20 points and 13 rebounds.
The Golden Eagles won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 63-55. Tennessee Tech had a much better free throw rate (0.404 vs. 0.032). UT Martin, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 23.5). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
UT Martin appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this meeting. The Skyhawks rank 65th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 percent), while Tennessee Tech ranks 301st in defensive rebounding percentage (68.5 percent).
Tennessee Tech vs. UT Martin Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UT Martin ranks 76th in assists per game (14.8) while Tennessee Tech ranks 256th in assists allowed per game (16.6).
- The Golden Eagles rank 130th in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Skyhawks rank 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
- Tennessee Tech ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.4) while UT Martin ranks 129th (3.0).
- The Skyhawks average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. The Golden Eagles rank 211th in steals allowed per game (8.8).
- UT Martin ranks 99th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Tennessee Tech ranks 238th (19.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Skyhawks have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (9.9 below their season average).
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 7.6 for the season.
