The UT Martin Skyhawks (5-13, 1-6 OVC) and the SIUE Cougars (5-15, 2-5 OVC) clash at Sam M. Vadalabene Center. The Skyhawks can end a five-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. SIUE Cougars ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Cougars won big over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 84-65, while the Skyhawks were beaten by the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 95-83.
SIUE played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 35.1 (above their season average of 24.9) and a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 18.0). For those same stats, Southeast Missouri State was 16.7 and 14.8, respectively. UT Martin, on the other hand, did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (25-30; 83.3 percent). SIUE rallied around Tyresse Williford, who put up 22 points and nine assists. Meanwhile, Parker Stewart played a pivotal role for UT Martin with 27 points and six rebounds.
The Skyhawks dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent matchup, UT Martin won 73-69. The Skyhawks’ 34.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Cougars, who had a rate of 23.5. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Points at the line might be rare for SIUE in this contest. The Cougars currently rank 286th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.193, while UT Martin ranks 78th in FTA rate allowed (0.185). Furthermore, the Skyhawks rank 53rd in offensive efficiency (109.2), while the Cougars rank 291st in defensive efficiency (104.5).
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. SIUE Cougars Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – SIUE, ATS Winner – SIUE, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- SIUE ranks 90th in assists per game (14.0) while UT Martin ranks 253rd in assists allowed per game (18.1).
- The Skyhawks rank 132nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Cougars rank 268th (17.8).
- UT Martin ranks 246th in rebounds per game (33.1) while SIUE ranks 254th (32.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Skyhawks have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 86.0 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 5.8 for the season.
