Lindenwood Lions vs UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24
The Lions and Skyhawks are set to face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The Skyhawks will host the game at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center in Martin, TN. The over/under for this game is set at 154 points, and UT Martin is favored by -12.5 vs. Lindenwood in a Ohio Valley conference matchup.
LINDENWOOD LIONS VS UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks -12.5
This game will be played at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 27th.
WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-63 in favor of the Skyhawks.
- Not only will UT Martin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -12.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Lions Make it Happen in Martin?
After a 4-6 record in their last 10 road games, Lindenwood will look to snap their four-game losing streak. On the season, they are 7-13, including a 1-6 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play. As an underdog, the Lions are 4-12.
So far this year, Lindenwood has gone 4-8 on the road, compared to 0-5 at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -12.3 points per game. In their last game, they lost to Little Rock, 80-66.
As the underdog this season, Lindenwood has gone 6-10 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Lions have a 4-6 ATS mark. On the road, their ATS record is 5-7 this year and they are 1-4 vs. the spread at home. In their last 3 road games, Lindenwood is 1-2 ATS.
So far this season, the over/under record for Lindenwood games is 7-10. Across their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points.
In their latest game, Lindenwood offense put up 66 points against Little Rock. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.9% and made 7 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Keenon Cole, who holds an average of 18.9 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Darius Beane is averaging 12.6 points per game this season.
On defense, Lindenwood is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.4 points per game. Lindenwood’s three-point defense is currently 96th in the country at 6.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.9% of their shots vs. Lindenwood.
Can the Skyhawks Secure a Win at Home?
UT Martin enters this game with an 11-9 record, including a 4-3 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play. The Skyhawks are 3-3 at home this season and have won two straight games.
On the year, UT Martin has been favored in eight games and has gone 5-3 in those contests. Overall, the team has an average scoring margin of +0.8 at home.
As the favorite this season, UT Martin has gone 4-4 against the spread. At home, their ATS mark is just 2-4. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Skyhawks have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the over/under record for UT Martin games is 7-9. The average scoring total in their games is 159.6, which is higher than the average OU line of 156.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points.
The UT Martin offense is coming off a game in which they scored 84 points vs. Southeast Missouri State. Overall their field goal percentage was 49.2% while connecting on 3 threes. The team’s top scorer is Jordan Sears, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 19.4, while Jacob Crews also maintains a PPG average of 17.6 leading up to the game.
Looking at the UT Martin defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 78.5 points per game (278th). In today’s game vs. Lindenwood, the UT Martin defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, UT Martin made 21 free-throws vs. the Skyhawks.