UT Martin Skyhawks at Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Prediction 01/23/20

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A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the Eastern Illinois Panthers (9-9, 2-4 OVC) when they welcome the UT Martin Skyhawks (5-12, 1-5 OVC) to Lantz Arena. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

UT Martin Skyhawks at Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Odds

In their last game, the Panthers won big over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 84-59, while the Skyhawks lost to the Austin Peay Governors, 92-81.

The Panthers forced 19 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.633 (above their season average of 0.503). UT Martin, meanwhile, was en fuego from three-point territory (12-23; 52.2 percent). Kashawn Charles played well for Eastern Illinois, recording 23 points. Meanwhile, Derek Hawthorne, Jr. fueled UT Martin with 25 points and five rebounds.

The Panthers took this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the most recent contest, UT Martin won 78-71. Getting to the free throw line was one of UT Martin’s biggest advantages. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Eastern Illinois had 16. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Eastern Illinois could have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this matchup. The Panthers rank 207th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.215, while UT Martin ranks 57th in FTA rate allowed (0.178).

UT Martin at Eastern Illinois Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Illinois, ATS Winner – Eastern Illinois, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Eastern Illinois ranks 78th in assists per game (14.2) while UT Martin ranks 251st in assists allowed per game (17.9).
  • The Panthers rank 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Skyhawks rank 110th (3.2).
  • Eastern Illinois ranks 65th in steals per game (7.6) while UT Martin ranks 104th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
  • The Panthers rank 79th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while the Skyhawks rank 243rd (25.4).
  • Eastern Illinois ranks 87th in rebounds per game (37.6) while UT Martin ranks 249th (33.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Skyhawks have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
  • The Panthers have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Eastern Illinois has defeated opponents by an average of 7.7 points.