Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs UT Martin Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redhawks and Skyhawks. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Skyhawks at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center in Martin, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and UT Martin is favored by -2.5 vs. Southeast Missouri State in a Ohio Valley conference matchup.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS VS UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks -2.5
This game will be played at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Skyhawks.
- Not only will UT Martin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will Southeast Missouri State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Southeast Missouri State improved to 5-6 on the season with a 67-65 win over Tennessee State on Thursday. The Redhawks were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread with the win.
SEMO led 31-27 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.
Southeast Missouri State struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 19 threes for a 26.3% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%.
Josh Ogundele led the Redhawks with 17 points, shooting 70% from the field. Teddy Washington Jr. added 11 points, but connected on only 2 of 9 three-point attempts.
Southeast Missouri State’s defense gave up 65 points on 47% shooting, with their opponent hitting 25 of 53 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 53% success rate.
From three-point range, Southeast Missouri State held their opponent to 25% shooting, as they made just 3 of 12 attempts. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 54%, converting 12 of 22 opportunities. The Redhawks also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Will the Skyhawks Come Through as Home Favorites?
UT Martin’s season continued to struggle as they fell to 2-9 after a 57-56 loss to Little Rock on Thursday. The Skyhawks were -2 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.
UT Martin led 32-22 at halftime but allowed 35 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 24. The game’s total points of 113 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.
UT Martin struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 29.1% from the field and 21.9% from three-point range, finishing with 56 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they hit 68% of their free throws, going 17-for-25 from the line.
Josue Grullon led the way with 20 points, shooting 7-for-19 overall and 3-for-11 from deep. Johnathan Lawson added 14 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Travonne Jackson contributed 12 points, connecting on 4 of 7 shots and 2 of 4 from three-point range.
UT Martin’s defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 29% shooting from the field. The Skyhawks limited their opponent to 9/23 (39%) on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, UT Martin’s defense was even more effective, with their opponent hitting only 7 of 32 three-point attempts (21%). The Skyhawks also sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws (68%).