The SIUE Cougars (8-17, 4-9 OVC) welcome the UT Martin Skyhawks (9-15, 4-9 OVC) to Sam M. Vadalabene Center. The Skyhawks will try to end a 12-game road losing streak. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
UT Martin Skyhawks at SIUE Cougars ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Cougars lost to the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 79-65, while the Skyhawks beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 81-72.
UT Martin’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Southeast Missouri State. The Skyhawks had a rate of 0.735 (above their season average of 0.500), while the Redhawks posted a mark of 0.500 (below the 0.560 mark opponents have averaged against UT Martin this season). SIUE, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 30.3). Brandon Jackson played well for SIUE, recording 16 points and 10 rebounds. UT Martin rallied around Preston Parks, who contributed 26 points, six rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Quintin Dove led the Skyhawks to an 85-69 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points. The Skyhawks’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Cougars. UT Martin had a rate of 10.4, while SIUE posted a mark of 16.7.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of SIUE. SIUE ranks 216th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while the gambling defense of UT Martin forces the 97th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.6 percent).
UT Martin at SIUE ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UT Martin averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 62nd in the NCAA. SIUE ranks 217th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- The Cougars average 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 117th in the NCAA. The Skyhawks rank 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- The Skyhawks rank 43rd in steals per game (7.7) while the Cougars rank 180th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- SIUE ranks 105th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while UT Martin ranks 240th (25.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.4, up from 8.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Skyhawks have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (9.7 below their season average).
