The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-1) get their home schedule started at E.A. Diddle Arena against the UT Martin Skyhawks (1-0). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
UT Martin Skyhawks at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Hilltoppers were blown out by the 25th-ranked Washington Huskies, 73-55, while the Skyhawks dismantled the Cumberland University Phoenix, 91-58.
UT Martin played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.593 and a turnover percentage of 16.2. Cumberland University was 0.379 and 24.8, respectively, for those same stats. Western Kentucky, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.425 vs. 0.438). Western Kentucky received a boost from Charles Bassey, who had 11 points and 12 rebounds. Derek Hawthorne, Jr. was a key piece for UT Martin with 14 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Western Kentucky appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Hilltoppers rank 49th in offensive efficiency, while the Skyhawks rank 213th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Skyhawks, who rank 342nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.177), could struggle to get to the line against the Hilltoppers, who rank ninth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.173).
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Western Kentucky ranks 40th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UT Martin ranks 214th (6.9).
- The Skyhawks rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Hilltoppers rank 142nd (3.4).
- Western Kentucky averages 35.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 153rd in the country. UT Martin ranks 200th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- The Hilltoppers rank 155th in assists per game (13.6) while the Skyhawks rank 297th in assists allowed per game (16.6).
- Western Kentucky ranks 183rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.3) while UT Martin ranks 310th (27.7).
