The UT Martin Skyhawks (6-14, 2-7 OVC) will be at Ellis T Johnson Arena to take on the Morehead State Eagles (10-12, 4-5 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Morehead State Eagles Betting Odds
In their last game, the Eagles defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 90-74, while the Skyhawks were beaten by the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 99-86.
Morehead State played a perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 28.9) and a turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 15.9). Southeast Missouri State was 26.5 and 12.1, respectively, for those same stats. UT Martin, on the other hand, held Eastern Kentucky to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.2 (below the 35.3 mark opponents have averaged against UT Martin this season). Jordan Walker played a key role for Morehead State with 21 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, UT Martin received a boost from Quintin Dove, who finished with 35 points and nine rebounds.
The Eagles won the lone game between these two teams last season, 85-77. Morehead State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over UT Martin. The Eagles had a rate of 0.269, while the Skyhawks posted a mark of 0.086. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There’s a decent chance that UT Martin struggles to create turnovers. Morehead State ranks 93rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.0 percent), while UT Martin forces the 250th-most turnovers (18.3 percent).
UT Martin Skyhawks at Morehead State Eagles Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Morehead State averages 14.0 assists per game, which ranks 95th in the NCAA. UT Martin ranks 261st in assists allowed per game (18.4).
- The Skyhawks rank 119th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Eagles rank 202nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
- Morehead State ranks 111th in steals per game (6.6) while UT Martin ranks 151st in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Eagles rank 85th in rebounds per game (37.5) while the Skyhawks rank 233rd (33.1).
- Morehead State ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.5) while UT Martin ranks 133rd (2.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (8.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Skyhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 7.2 for the season.
