Le Moyne Dolphins vs UT Martin Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
The Dolphins and Skyhawks are set to face off at 6:00 ET on NEC. The Skyhawks will host the game at Dugan Wellness Center in Corpus Christi, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and UT Martin is favored by -3 at home against Le Moyne.
LE MOYNE DOLPHINS VS UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks -3
This game will be played at Dugan Wellness Center at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Skyhawks.
- Not only will UT Martin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can the Dolphins Pull the Upset on the Road?
Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games
Le Moyne faced a tough challenge on Saturday, November 16th, as they went on the road to take on St. Bonaventure. Entering the game as +17.5 point underdogs, the Dolphins fell short, losing 71-52. The total points for the game came in at 123, well below the O/U line of 145.5.
Le Moyne found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 44-23 at halftime. They played better in the 2nd half, scoring 29 points and holding the Bonnies to 27, but it wasn’t enough to cover the spread.
Le Moyne’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 52 points and shooting 33.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 27.6% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-29 from deep.
Noel Brown led the way with 15 points, shooting 6-of-8 from the field. Melvin Council Jr. and Lajae Jones each added 12 points, with Jones hitting both of his three-point attempts.
Le Moyne’s defense gave up 71 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, the Dolphins struggled, with their opponent hitting 58% of their two-point attempts, going 17/29.
From three-point range, Le Moyne’s defense allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 56%. Le Moyne gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Skyhawks Secure a Win at Home?
UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games
UT Martin dropped to 2-3 on the season after a 81-77 road loss to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Thursday. Despite being +11.5 point underdogs, the Skyhawks kept the game close and covered the spread.
UT Martin led 41-39 at halftime but were outscored 42-36 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game O/U line of 155.5.
UT Martin’s offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 40.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a strong 55.6% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 23.3% (7/30).
At the free-throw line, the Skyhawks shot 76.2%, and they grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Tarence Guinyard led the team with 19 points, while Josue Grullon added 18, despite shooting 25% from three. Jordan Roberts was efficient, hitting 4 of 6 threes and finishing with 16 points.
UT Martin’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 51% shooting. They allowed the opposing team to hit 19 of 34 two-point attempts, a 55% success rate.
From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 45%, making 10 of 22 threes. UT Martin also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 13 free throws.