The UT Martin Skyhawks (5-11, 0-5 OVC) will attempt to snap their seven-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Morehead State Eagles (6-12, 2-3 OVC) at Ellis T Johnson Arena. The game gets underway at 6:35 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
UT Martin Skyhawks at Morehead State Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Skyhawks’ last matchup, they were dismantled by the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 97-73. Eastern Kentucky’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over UT Martin. The Colonels had a rate of 13.8 (better than their season average of 15.8), while the Skyhawks posted a mark of 24.5 (above their season average of 15.8). Jailen Gill was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The Eagles defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks in their last game, 73-69. The Eagles made 14 of their 19 free throws (73.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.557 (above their season average of 0.480). Lamontray Harris led Morehead State in scoring with 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field.
After the Eagles won both games against the Skyhawks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Morehead State won 70-53. Morehead State was successful at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Eagles made 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent), while the Skyhawks were just 4-8 (50.0 percent).
Morehead State could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this showdown. The Eagles rank 226th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.221, while UT Martin ranks 14th in FTA rate allowed (0.166).
UT Martin vs. Morehead State ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Morehead State averages 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 112th in the nation. UT Martin ranks 246th in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
The Skyhawks rank 52nd in assists per game (15.6) while the Eagles rank 171st in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Morehead State averages 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 116th in the country. UT Martin ranks 225th in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
The Skyhawks rank 27th in steals per game (8.4) while the Eagles rank 109th (6.6).
UT Martin averages 3.0 blocks per game, which ranks 125th in the NCAA. Morehead State ranks 163rd in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
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The Skyhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 5.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
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