The UT Martin Skyhawks (4-4) will be at home in Skyhawk Arena when they go head-to-head against the Chattanooga Mocs (5-7). Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Chattanooga Mocs at UT Martin Skyhawks ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Skyhawks won big over the Cumberland University Phoenix 91-58, while the Mocs beat the Charlotte 49ers 80-69.
Chattanooga played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.6 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.573. For those same stats, Charlotte had marks of 17.8 and 0.520, respectively. The Skyhawks, on the other hand, had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.593 vs. 0.379) and had a much better turnover percentage (16.2 vs. 24.8). Derek Hawthorne, Jr. played a pivotal role for UT Martin with 14 points, six rebounds and five assists. Jerry Johnson Jr. had a good game for Chattanooga, finishing with 18 points.
The Mocs won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 66-63. Chattanooga won the rebounding battle. The Mocs had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. three), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 25) and total rebounds (37 vs. 28).
It could be a difficult game for UT Martin on the offensive glass. The Skyhawks rank 161st in offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 percent), while Chattanooga ranks 13th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.3 percent) since last season.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Chattanooga averages 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 57th in the nation. UT Martin ranks 237th in three pointers allowed per game (26.9).
- The Mocs rank 111th in rebounds per game (33.7) while the Skyhawks rank 168th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
- UT Martin ranks 60th in steals per game (7.3) while Chattanooga ranks 113th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- The Mocs average 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 110th in the NCAA. The Skyhawks rank 223rd in assists allowed per game (16.5).
- UT Martin ranks 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Chattanooga ranks 105th (3.5).
