The UT Martin Skyhawks (6-13, 1-7 OVC) head to Tennessee State to play the Tigers (5-15, 2-6 OVC) in what should be a fast-paced game. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
UT Martin Skyhawks at Tennessee State Tigers Betting Prediction
The last time the Skyhawks played, they beat the SIUE Cougars, 85-69. The Skyhawks had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 16.3) and held the Cougars to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 30.9). UT Martin was led by Quintin Dove, who was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 10-for-16 shooting.
The Tigers were blown out by the Murray State Racers in their last game, 100-62. Murray State’s 7.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Tennessee State, who had a rate of 20.8. The Racers’ mark was better than their season average of 15.6. Tennessee State’s Stokley Chaffee Jr. finished with 13 points and nine rebounds in the game.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this battle that features two of the NCAA’s more fast-paced teams. Tennessee State currently ranks 31st in possessions per game (74.3) and UT Martin is 60th (72.8).
After the Skyhawks won the sole game against the Tigers last season, 63-60, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Skyhawks knocked down 16 of their 21 free throws (76.2 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 22.0).
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Tennessee State Tigers ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Tennessee State ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while UT Martin ranks 236th (24.9).
The Tigers rank 60th in assists allowed per game (11.7) while the Skyhawks rank 259th (17.7).
Tennessee State averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 43rd in the country. UT Martin ranks 156th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
The Skyhawks rank 119th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Tigers rank 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Tennessee State averages 34.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 192nd in the NCAA. UT Martin ranks 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Skyhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 4.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
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