Little Rock Trojans vs UT Martin Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25
Planning on watching today’s Trojans and Skyhawks game? Catch the action at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center in Martin, TN, as the Skyhawks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Ohio Valley conference game currently have UT Martin as the -1 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.
LITTLE ROCK TROJANS VS UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks -1
This game will be played at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.
WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Skyhawks.
- Not only will UT Martin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can the Trojans Lock in a Road Win?
Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games
Little Rock improved to 6-5 on the season with a 60-56 win over SIUE on Thursday, December 19th. Playing at home, the Trojans were favored by 3.5 points and managed to cover the spread.
After leading 30-22 at halftime, the Trojans scored 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 116, falling short of the O/U line of 137.
Little Rock struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 45.8%. They hit 42.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 19 attempts, but their two-point shooting was a mere 37.5% (15/40). At the free-throw line, they made only 6 of 11 attempts, shooting 54.5%.
Ray’Sean Taylor led the Trojans with 18 points, despite shooting 30% overall and from three-point range (3/10). Mwani Wilkinson contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Johnathan Lawson added 12 points and 10 rebounds, though he shot just 1 of 6 from three-point range.
The Little Rock Trojans put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponents to just 56 points. They limited the opposing team to 39% shooting from the field, with a 37% mark on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Trojans allowed 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 6 free throws, shooting 54%.
Can the Skyhawks Grab a Win at Home?
UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games
The Skyhawks improved to 2-8 on the season with a dominant 77-46 road win over Southern Indiana on Saturday, December 21st. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, UT Martin not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 123, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.
UT Martin took control early, leading 52-15 at halftime. Although they allowed 31 points in the 2nd half while scoring 25, the Skyhawks’ strong start was enough to secure the win.
UT Martin’s offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.7%, thanks to hitting 18 of 38 from beyond the arc at a 47.4% clip.
Tarence Guinyard led the way with 28 points, connecting on 7 of 10 threes, while Josue Grullon added 20 points, hitting 6 of 9 from deep. Guinyard also grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 3 assists.
UT Martin’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 46 points on 28% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% shooting, with the opposition making 15 of 38 attempts.
The Skyhawks were even more effective against the three, allowing just 4 made threes on 28 attempts, a 14% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line only 8 times, where they made 4 free throws.