The Western Illinois Leathernecks (2-2) will travel to Skyhawk Arena to go head-to-head against the UT Martin Skyhawks (1-2). Action gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Skyhawks lost to the Mercer Bears, 77-60, while the Leathernecks lost a tough one against the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 68-66.
Western Illinois had a free throw rate of 0.246 (above their season average of 0.207) while UT Martin had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.2 vs. 35.3). Derek Hawthorne, Jr. led the way for UT Martin, contributing 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Brandon Gilbeck, meanwhile was a key piece for Western Illinois with nine points, 19 rebounds and nine blocks.
Getting to the line could be few and far between for UT Martin in this meeting. The Skyhawks rank 345th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.176, while Western Illinois ranks 19th in FTA rate allowed (0.183) since the 2017-18 season.
Western Illinois at UT Martin ATS Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Western Illinois ranks 91st in assists allowed per game (12.4) while UT Martin ranks 311th (16.6).
- The Leathernecks rank 150th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Skyhawks rank 215th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- Western Illinois is seventh in the NCAA with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while UT Martin is 48th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- The Skyhawks rank 91st in steals per game (6.7) while the Leathernecks rank 232nd (5.3).
- UT Martin ranks 201st in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while Western Illinois ranks 274th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
