UT Martin Skyhawks vs Alabama State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24
Betting on today’s Skyhawks and Hornets game? Catch the action at Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, AL, as the Hornets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Alabama State is favored by -5.5 vs. UT Martin.
UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS VS ALABAMA STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks +5.5
This game will be played at Dunn-Oliver Acadome at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.
WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Hornets.
- Even though we have Alabama State winning straight-up, we like UT Martin at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can UT Martin Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games
The Skyhawks dropped to 1-6 on the season after an 83-68 loss to Charleston Southern on Tuesday. UT Martin entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, exceeding the O/U line of 142.5.
UT Martin fell behind early, trailing 42-29 at halftime. While they scored 39 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 41 points, preventing any comeback attempt.
UT Martin’s offense managed 68 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They were more effective inside, hitting 57.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 18.8% of their threes (3/16).
At the free-throw line, the Skyhawks shot 78.9%, making 15 of 19 attempts. They recorded only 6 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team, with RJ Johnson leading the way with 6 assists to go along with his 30 points.
UT Martin’s defense struggled in this one, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposition to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, going 19/32 inside the arc.
From three-point range, UT Martin’s opponents shot 45%, connecting on 11 of 24 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 12, shooting 52%. UT Martin gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Will the Hornets Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Alabama State fell to 2-6 on the season after an 81-64 loss to Southern Miss on Thursday. The Hornets, who were +6 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 145 fell just under the 148.5 O/U line.
Alabama State led 33-30 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 51.
Alabama State struggled offensively, shooting just 32.4% from the field and 31% from three-point range in their last game. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they managed only 4 assists as a team.
Cobie Montgomery hit 6 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep, while Denijay Harris contributed 20 points and 20 rebounds. Neftali Alvarez was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts.
Alabama State’s defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Hornets allowed 30 made baskets on 60 attempts.
Inside the arc, they gave up 21 two-pointers on 35 attempts, a 60% conversion rate. From three-point range, they allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 36%.